Citation
Saa. Woodcock et al., Hypopharyngeal perforation: an uncommon cause of pneumoperitoneum, EMERG MED J, 18(5), 2001, pp. 396-398
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL
ISSN journal
14720205
→ ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
396 - 398
Database
ISI
SICI code
1472-0205(200109)18:5<396:HPAUCO>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
Endotracheal intubation is common practice being performed both electively
and as an emergency. Complications of this procedure are uncommon. A case i
s described of hypopharyngeal rupture after emergency intubation that prese
nted with a pneumoperitoneum. The clinical signs, relevant investigations a
nd management options are discussed for this injury and the need is emphasi
sed for a high index of suspicion in order to make an early diagnosis.