Massive subcutaneous emphysema following routine endotracheal intubation

Upper aerodigestive tract injury after endotracheal intubation is a rare but serious complication. The case of a 57-year-old female, who developed extensive neck and pneumomediastinum following a knee arthroscopy under general anaesthesia, is presented. Possible mechanisms of injury and management o...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of laryngology and otology 2003-11, Vol.117 (11), p.899-901
Hauptverfasser:	Watters, K. F., Lacy, P. D., McConn Walsh, R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	(RF) Otorhinolaryngology Biological and medical sciences Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma Female Humans Intratracheal Intubation Intubation, Intratracheal - adverse effects Mediastinal Emphysema Mediastinal Emphysema - etiology Mediastinal Emphysema - pathology Medical sciences Middle Aged Neck - pathology Pneumology Subcutaneous Emphysema Subcutaneous Emphysema - etiology Subcutaneous Emphysema - pathology Thorax - pathology Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:	Upper aerodigestive tract injury after endotracheal intubation is a rare but serious complication. The case of a 57-year-old female, who developed extensive neck and pneumomediastinum following a knee arthroscopy under general anaesthesia, is presented. Possible mechanisms of injury and management options are discussed.
ISSN:	0022-2151 1748-5460
DOI:	10.1258/002221503322542953