Nonsurgical treatment of a severe tracheal rupture after endotracheal intubation

We report the case of an 82-yr-old woman with a large complete longitudinal tracheal rupture, following endotracheal intubation. The patient was treated nonoperatively with excellent outcome. The diagnostic and therapeutic course as well as other therapeutic options are discussed.

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Published inCritical care medicine Vol. 27; no. 3; p. 661
Main Authors Zettl, R, Waydhas, C, Biberthaler, P, Lewan, U, Riedl, V, Duswald, K H, Ruchholtz, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1999
Subjects
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Bronchoscopy
Female
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal - adverse effects
Respiration, Artificial
Rupture - therapy
Suction
Trachea - injuries
Wounds and Injuries - physiopathology
Wounds and Injuries - therapy
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Summary:We report the case of an 82-yr-old woman with a large complete longitudinal tracheal rupture, following endotracheal intubation. The patient was treated nonoperatively with excellent outcome. The diagnostic and therapeutic course as well as other therapeutic options are discussed.
ISSN:0090-3493
1530-0293
DOI:10.1097/00003246-199903000-00051