Delayed detection of subcutaneous emphysema following routine endotracheal intubation -A case report-.
10.4097/kjae.2010.59.3.220
- Author:
Youn Yi JO
1
;
Woo Young PARK
;
Eunkyeong CHOI
;
Bon Nyeo KOO
;
Hae Keum KIL
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Delayed detection;
Intubation;
Subcutaneous emphysema
- MeSH:
Humans;
Intubation;
Intubation, Intratracheal;
Mediastinal Emphysema;
Neck;
Rupture;
Subcutaneous Emphysema
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2010;59(3):220-223
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
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. A pneumomediastinum was also detected by computerized tomography (CT). The patient recovered uneventfully after conservative management.
