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Life threatening subcutaneous emphysema following surgical repair of tracheocutaneous fistula
Author(s) -
Mohan Virender Kumar,
Kashyap Lokesh,
Verma Sanjay
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
pediatric anesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.704
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1460-9592
pISSN - 1155-5645
DOI - 10.1046/j.1460-9592.2003.01040.x
Subject(s) - medicine , subcutaneous emphysema , surgery , fistula , pneumomediastinum , complication
Summary A 9‐year‐old male child posted for closure of tracheocutaneous fistula developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema resulting in acute respiratory distress immediately after transfer to recovery room. The clinical management, precautions and other complications of closure of tracheocutaneous fistula are discussed.