[Tracheocoele--a complication after decanniulation]

Otolaryngol Pol. 2007;61(6):990-3. doi: 10.1016/S0030-6657(07)70567-X.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

A case of tracheocoele as a complication after decanniulation in a patient after brain trauma is presented. Within twelve months after decanniulation patient was operated three times to close the tracheocutaneous fistula without good effect. A pretracheal air cyst was recognized after the radiological examinations. Tracheocoele was evacuated with its tract. No recurrences were observed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cutaneous Fistula / etiology*
  • Cutaneous Fistula / surgery
  • Cysts
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Respiratory Tract Fistula / etiology*
  • Respiratory Tract Fistula / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Tracheal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Tracheal Diseases / etiology*
  • Tracheal Diseases / surgery
  • Tracheotomy / adverse effects*