Iatrogenic Life Threatening Tracheal Tear in Pediatric Patient; A Challenging Case to Manage
Journal Title: Journal of Anesthesia and Surgery - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
We present a case in which an 11 month old baby with Johanson ndash Blizzard Syndrome developed respiratory failure due to respiratory syncytial virus The baby was intubated and re-intubated several times using different endotracheal tube sizes in an effort to improve ventilation While in the pediatric intensive care unit her condition deteriorated and a tear at the posterior wall of the trachea adjacent to the carina was diagnosed An attempt to correct surgically the tear failed and the child recovered within several days without additional surgical intervention We discuss the management of a tracheal tear in the pediatric population particularly the conservative as opposed to the surgical approach
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Michal Barak
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- DOI 10.15436/2377-1364.15.007
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