Air Will Find a Way: A Case Report and Literature Review on Tracheostomy-Induced Ectopic Air

Tracheostomy can lead to various complications, one of which is ectopic air in different compartments the body. Here, we present a rare case tracheostomy-induced air: combination subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and pneumoperitoneum. This also presents literature review on some common mechanisms responsible for pneumomediastinum following tracheostomy mechanism pneumoperitoneum pneumomediastinum. Tracheal injury, tube-related alveolar rupture are that emphysema after tracheostomy. Air then dissect into abdomen leading Knowledge anatomic or embryologic development thoracoabdominal continuum help understand spread from compartment another. Investigation as simple chest X-ray, along with clinical features, identify these complications be used monitor course.