Delayed detection of subcutaneous emphysema following routine endotracheal intubation -A case report-

A tracheal intubation-related tracheobronchial rupture is a relatively rare complication. We report a case of tracheobronchial rupture after single lumen endotracheal intubation. Twenty four hours after extubation of an endotracheal tube, subcutaneous emphysema developed on the patient's neck....

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Main Authors: Youn Yi Jo, Woo Young Park, Eunkyeong Choi, Bon Nyeo Koo, Hae Keum Kil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2010-09-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-59-220.pdf