A complication of cricothyroid «minitracheostomy»-oesophageal perforation

Two patients suffered perforation of the oesophagus during attempted placement of a cricothyroid minitracheostomy. We discuss the probable mechanisms and means of preventing such a recurrence.

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Published in:Intensive care medicine 1989-02, Vol.15 (2), p.140-141
Main Authors: CLAFFEY, L. P, PHELAN, D. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Emergency and intensive respiratory care
Esophageal Perforation - diagnostic imaging
Esophageal Perforation - etiology
Female
Humans
Intensive care medicine
Laryngeal Cartilages - anatomy & histology
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Radiography
Tracheostomy - adverse effects
Tracheostomy - methods
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Summary:Two patients suffered perforation of the oesophagus during attempted placement of a cricothyroid minitracheostomy. We discuss the probable mechanisms and means of preventing such a recurrence.
ISSN:0342-4642
1432-1238
DOI:10.1007/BF00295995