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A complication of percutaneous tracheostomy whilst using the Combitube for airway control
M J Letheren1, N Parry, R M Slater
1Department of Anaesthetics, Manchester Royal Infirmary, UK.
European Journal of Anaesthesiology
|July 1, 1997
Abstract:
We report the occurrence of oesophageal perforation and dilatation during percutaneous tracheostomy. The Combitube was used for airway maintenance during this procedure. This case highlights the limitations of the Combitube when used in this situation.