Conservative management of a major post-intubation tracheal injury and review of current management |
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Authors: | Geoffrey P J Mullan Christos Georgalas Asit Arora Anthony Narula |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, St. Mary’s Hospital, 12 Cadogan House, Beaufort Street, Chelsea, London, SW2 5BL, UK |
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Abstract: | Tracheal rupture represents a rare but serious complication of intubation. We discuss a case of a major post-intubation rupture.
After investigation with CT scan tracheoscopy and bronchoscopy a low tracheostomy was formed protecting the rupture from pressure
changes associated with ventilation. The patient was managed with minimal surgical intervention, low tracheostomy with antibiotic
cover and monitoring in the intensive care unit for 24 h before being woken and moved to a ward after 48 h. The patient made
a full and uncomplicated recovery and was discharged 2 weeks after the original injury. Most of the literature on the subject
is made up of review of case reports that conclude management of such a major tear must be with surgical repair. This however
confers significant morbidity and an associated high mortality. We suggest an alternative management protocol. |
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Keywords: | Trachea Rupture Intubation Tracheostomy Surgical emphysema |
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