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[Esophageal perforation caused by tracheal intubation]
M E Sproesser1, A Lichtenstein, A dos S Rocha
1Departamento de Clínica Médica, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo.
Revista Do Hospital Das Clinicas
|July 1, 1990
Summary
Esophageal perforation, a rare tracheal intubation complication, is diagnosed and treated promptly for patient recovery. Early recognition and intervention are key for managing this technical error outcome.
Area of Science:
- Medical Complications
- Gastroenterology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Esophageal perforation is an infrequent complication associated with tracheal intubation procedures.
- Technical errors during intubation can lead to esophageal injury.