A Case of Pyriform Sinus Perforation Secondary to Traumatic Intubation.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2010.53.12.795
- Author:
Yoon Seok CHOI
1
;
Woo Jin JEONG
;
J Hun HAH
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jhunhah@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Intubation, intratracheal;
Pyriform sinus perforation
- MeSH:
Intubation;
Intubation, Intratracheal;
Mucous Membrane;
Neck;
Pyriform Sinus
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2010;53(12):795-797
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Traumatic pyriform sinus perforation is a very rare complication of endotracheal intubation. Forced insertion of endotracheal tube can tear pyriform sinus mucosa. Pyriform sinus perforation can result in deep neck infection which may be potentially lethal. We report a case of pyriform sinus perforation secondary to traumatic intubation, which was successfully treated with primary closure.
