Title of article :
Occult pyriform sinus fistula resulting in intraoperative subcutaneous emphysema: a case report
Author/Authors :
Abdellatif, Ayman A. Ain Shams University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive care, and Pain Management, Egypt , Boker, Abdulaziz King Abdulaziz University - Department of Anesthesia Critical Care, Saudi Arabia , El-Marakby, Waleed King Abdulaziz University Hospital - Department of Anesthesia Critical Care, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
The occurrence of subcutaneous emphysema in the neck area after endotracheal intubation is an alarming sign for a serious upper airway perforation. This report present a case of a hidden pharyngeal pouch that resulted in subcutaneous emphysema and was diagnosed intraoperatively by pharyngeoscopy.
Keywords :
diverticulum , emphysema , perforation , pouch , trauma
Journal title :
Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology(ASJA)
Journal title :
Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology(ASJA)
