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A complication of percutaneous tracheostomy whilst using the Combitube for airway control
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 16 August 2006
Abstract
We report the occurrence of oesophageal perforation and dilatation during percutaneous tracheostomy. The Combitube was used for airway maintenance during this procedure. This case highlights the limitations of the Combitube when used in this situation.
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- 1997 European Society of Anaesthesiology
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