Fractured tracheostomy tube migrating into the tracheobronchial tree: A rare complication.
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in English
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| ID: sea-138661
ABSTRACT
Tracheostomy is a life saving procedure and many patients are discharged with permanent tracheostomy tubes. We report the rare occurrence of a fractured tracheostomy tube migrating into the tracheobronchial tree and highlight the clinical manifestations of this uncommon complication that carries the potential risk of fatal respiratory obstruction.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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Female
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Humans
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Tracheostomy
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Foreign-Body Migration
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Adult
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Equipment Failure
Language:
English
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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