Fractured tracheostomy tube: An overlooked foreign body

被引:16
作者
Gupta, SC
Ahluwalia, H
机构
[1] Department of Otolaryngology, M.L.N. Medical College, Associated S.R.N. Hospital, Allahabad (U.P.)
[2] Department of ENT, MLN Medical College, Associated SRN Hospital, Allahabad (UP)
关键词
foreign body; tracheostomy;
D O I
10.1017/S0022215100135777
中图分类号
R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
学科分类号
100213 ;
摘要
A rare case of an overlooked fractured metallic Fuller's tracheostomy tube in the posterior basal segment of the left lung is reported along with a review of the literature. Incidence, aetiology, delay in diagnosis, complications and management of overlooked foreign bodies are discussed. Various factors contributing to the fracture of tracheostomy tubes are reviewed.
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页码:1069 / 1071
页数:3
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