Pneumothorax following tracheostomy and its management

Kumar, K. Salil; Nampoothiri, P. Muraleedharan; Suma, R; Renu, P.

doi:10.1007/bf02993113

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“…1 Iatrogenic pneumothoraces may result after medical interventions. Simultaneous bilateral pneumothoraces have been reported following trans-tracheal aspiration, 7 surgical tracheostomy 1,5,[8][9][10][11] and percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy. 12 The incidence of iatrogenic pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema after percutaneous tracheostomy is 0.8% and 1.4%, respectively.…”

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Bilateral Pneumothoraces During Tracheostomy in a Case of Neck Injury: A Rare Case

Agarwal¹,

Agarwal²,

Sharma³

2022

The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences

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Tracheostomy is a life-saving procedure, performed in both emergency and elective settings. Development of bilateral pneumothoraces in adults following tracheostomy is a rare complication. We report the case of a 30year-old male who developed bilateral pneumothoraces immediately following emergency mid-level tracheostomy. The patient was treated with bilateral intercostal tube drainage. The case is being reported to emphasise the fact that the clinician should be aware of this rare but potentially dangerous complication, so that early intervention can prevent a catastrophe.

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“…4 Pneumothorax is believed to be more common following low tracheostomy due to injury to the pleura. 5 This complication is more common in children presumably because of severe degrees of respiratory obstruction and loose alveolar tissue in children. 6 Others believe it to be due to high pleural dome in children.…”

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confidence: 99%