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Bilateral pneumothoraces, pneumomediastinum, pneumoperitoneum, pneumoretroperitoneum, and subcutaneous emphysema after percutaneous tracheostomy -A case report
- Source :
- Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, Vol 62, Iss 5, Pp 488-492 (2012)
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- We report a rare case of a 72-year-old female who developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema, bilateral pneumothoraces, pneumomediastinum, pneumoperitoneum, and pneumoretroperitoneum after a percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy. The patient's T-cannula was accidentally connected to the oxygen line with a non-perforated connector. The patient rapidly developed respiratory insufficiency and subcutaneous emphysema in the neck and both shoulders. The bilateral pneumothoraces were managed using a chest tube. CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed an extensive distribution of air throughout the chest and abdomen. The patient was treated successfully with supportive care. This case illustrates the rare occurrence of air passing into multiple body compartments, highlighting the potentially serious complications of a tracheostomy and the importance of intensive care during the recovery period.
- Subjects :
- Subcutaneous emphysema
medicine.medical_specialty
Percutaneous
medicine.medical_treatment
Pneumomediastinum
Case Report
lcsh:RD78.3-87.3
Pneumoperitoneum
Intensive care
medicine
Pneumoretroperitoneum
business.industry
Pneumothorax
medicine.disease
Surgery
Chest tube
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
medicine.anatomical_structure
lcsh:Anesthesiology
Surgical tracheostomy
Abdomen
medicine.symptom
business
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 20057563
- Volume :
- 62
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Korean journal of anesthesiology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....99f2d8586e5cd8245b2b655de1591b32