Complete airway obstruction in a ventilated patient after oesophageal dilatation.
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چکیده
A case of instrumental perforation of the oesophagus is presented. This caused systemic sepsis, requiring tracheal intubation and positive pressure ventilation. Sudden unexpected life-threatening airway obstruction was caused by distal tracheal compression by a peritracheal abscess. The aetiology and management of distal tracheal obstruction is discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of anaesthesia
دوره 89 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002