Complete transection of trachea and esophagus. Two-case report
Khiew, K.F.; Huang, C.J.; Ohta, I.
Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 45(1): 64-68
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0578-1337 PMID: 2168242 Document Number: 365317
We encountered two patients with complete trachea and esophagus transection due to suicide and traffic accident respectively. Primary repair of both trachea and esophagus with tracheostomy and adequate drainage were performed. Nothing per oral, and intermittent suction in oral and nasogastric tube, followed by hyperalimentation and broad spectrum antibiotics. The patients were discharged in good condition without dysphagia and chocking.