Severe postintubation tracheobronchial rupture

Paediatr Anaesth. 2018 May;28(5):471-473. doi: 10.1111/pan.13367. Epub 2018 Mar 25.

Abstract

Tracheal injury is a rare complication after pediatric intubation. The choice of treatment depends on the size of the lesion and on the underlying disease. We present a complex case of severe tracheal injury treated with success with tracheal stent positioning.

Keywords: endoscopic treatment; fiberbronchoscopy; intubation; pediatric; tracheal injury; tracheal stenting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bronchoscopy
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / adverse effects*
  • Rupture / diagnostic imaging
  • Rupture / etiology*
  • Trachea / diagnostic imaging
  • Trachea / injuries*