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Repair of tracheal tear during oesophagectomy using the mobilised stomach

Krishnan MM 1 , Khanijow VK , Ong G , Delilkan AE

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  • 1 Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Singapore Med J, 1991 Apr;32(2):174-6.
PMID: 2042084

Abstract

Tracheal tears are not as uncommon as initially thought. The resultant insufficiency and hypoxia can be life-threatening. The keystone in management is early recognition and diagnosis. Immediate surgical repair is essential.

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