Pneumomediastinum due to venturi system during microlaryngoscopy
Badran, I.; Jamal, M.
Middle East Journal of Anaesthesiology 9(6): 561-564
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0544-0440 PMID: 3211084 Document Number: 316069
This is a case report of pneumomediastinum and surgical emphysema following the use of venturi jet ventilation during microlaryngoscopy. The patient recovered spontaneously and no active measures were taken. A review of the literature was made for the complications of the venturi jet system during this procedure and precautions for avoiding these complications were stressed.