Iatrogenic injury of the trachea--a case report
Berent, Jław.; Meissner, E.; Barzdo, M.; Szram, S.
Archiwum Medycyny Sadowej i Kryminologii 52(1): 31-36
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0324-8267 PMID: 14669659 Document Number: 547728
The case of iatrogenic trachea injury during endotracheal intubation is reported in this article. The case concerns a 36 years old woman, with diagnosed DIC resulting from postpartum complications. Injury of the brachiocephalic trunk and the tracheoarterial fistula were found during autopsy. The authors considered the time and the mechanism of both injuries.