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Perforation of the esophagus and trachea

Thursday 01 May 2008, Branislav Kunčak, M. D.

Perforation of the esophagus and trachea.

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Fig. 1

Perforation of the esophagus and trachea. Endotracheal tube balloon is seen through the perforation. Perforation was due to pressure necrosis of the esophageal and tracheal wall caused by inserted nasojejunal and endotracheal tube.

Keywords: perforation of the esophagus and trachea, perforation, necrosis, esophagus