Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4161630 | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Traumatic airway perforation during endotracheal intubation is an uncommon but life-threatening complication in preterm infants. Death usually occurs at the time of the injury, but in rare cases where the infant survives the initial resuscitation, therapeutic options include conservative versus surgical management. We describe three cases of airway perforation treated successfully with surgical intervention and without lung resection, utilizing novel graft material and cardiopulmonary bypass to facilitate repair. In preterm infants who survive the initial injury we advocate for early identification and surgical management with cardiopulmonary bypass when feasible.
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Authors
Jason Gien, Richard J. Ing, Mark D. Twite, David Campbell, Max Mitchell, John P. Kinsella,