Conservative management of trachea-to-innominate artery transfixion with a guidewire during percutaneous tracheostomy: a case report

Conservative management of trachea-to-innominate artery transfixion with a guidewire during percutaneous tracheostomy: a case report

Abstract Background Tracheostomy is a standard procedure in critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation or airway protection for extended periods. The main cause of death is haemorrhage, most commonly owing to a trachea-to-innominate artery fistula, usually requiring surgical treatment....

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Main Authors: Giancarlo Varelli, Roberto Cioni, Sergio Casagli, Rosa Cervelli, Claudia Brusasco, Francesco Forfori, Francesco Corradi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Neck ultrasonography
Vascular complication
Percutaneous tracheostomy
Bronchoscopy
Innominate trunk transfixion
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-019-0893-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-019-0893-5

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