A Case of Tracheostomy Induced Bilateral Tension Pneumothorax

Tracheostomy is one of the oldest surgical procedures in medical history. The indications for a tracheostomy include the relief of an upper airway obstruction, long-term mechanical ventilation, and decreased airway resistance to help wean the patient from mechanical ventilator support. Unfortunately, tracheostomy is also associated with a number of problems including, bleeding, infection, pneumothorax, and tracheal stenosis. A pneumothorax is an uncommon complication of a tracheostomy, and can result from direct injury to the pleura or positive pressure ventilation through a dislocation of the tracheostomy tube. We report an uncommon case of a tracheostomy-induced bilateral tension pneumothorax with a review of the literature. (Tuberc Respir Dis 2007; 62: 437-440)

keywords: Tracheostomy, Tension pneumothorax., Tracheostomy, Tension pneumothorax.

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Vol.62 No.5

A Case of Tracheostomy Induced Bilateral Tension Pneumothorax

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Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases