Title of article
Occult pyriform sinus fistula resulting in intraoperative subcutaneous emphysema: a case report
Author/Authors
Abdellatif, Ayman A. Ain Shams University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive care, and Pain Management, Egypt , Boker, Abdulaziz King Abdulaziz University - Department of Anesthesia Critical Care, Saudi Arabia , El-Marakby, Waleed King Abdulaziz University Hospital - Department of Anesthesia Critical Care, Saudi Arabia
From page
362
To page
365
Abstract
The occurrence of subcutaneous emphysema in the neck area after endotracheal intubation is an alarming sign for a serious upper airway perforation. This report present a case of a hidden pharyngeal pouch that resulted in subcutaneous emphysema and was diagnosed intraoperatively by pharyngeoscopy.
Keywords
diverticulum , emphysema , perforation , pouch , trauma
Journal title
Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology(ASJA)
Journal title
Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology(ASJA)
Record number
2538536
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