Gastric Perforation: A Rare Accident from Intubation

Perforation of a gastrointestinal tract as a complication of intubation is unusual, and only few cases have been reported. Prompt recognition and management of gastrointestinal tract perforation are needed to limit the morbidity and mortality of this condition. We presented a case of an acutely ill...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Suwanwongse, Kulachanya, Shabarek, Nehad
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2020
Materias:
Anesthesiology
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7026875/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32104621
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.6684
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Sumario:Perforation of a gastrointestinal tract as a complication of intubation is unusual, and only few cases have been reported. Prompt recognition and management of gastrointestinal tract perforation are needed to limit the morbidity and mortality of this condition. We presented a case of an acutely ill patient who developed gastric perforation following difficult intubation to remind clinicians of a life-threatening complication that can develop following a life-saving procedure.

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