Analgesia & Resuscitation : Current ResearchISSN: 2324-903X

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Kouame KE Author

Subjects of specialization
Anesthesia-Resuscitation , Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatological Surgery

Affiliation
Department of Orthopedic and Traumatological Surgery of the University Hospital of Bouak

Biography

He is affiliated to Department of Orthopedic and Traumatological Surgery of the University Hospital of Bouaké, (Ivory Coast). He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.


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Major Tracheal Injury with Head and Neck Emphysema Complicating Intubation in Elective Surgery: Diagnostic Aspects and Management in a Resource-Limited Setting

Author(s):

Ogondon B, Kouame KE, Mahoungou Guimbi KC, Irie-bi G, N’da KC, Kouadio S, Boua N and Brouh Y

Tracheal intubation complications in emergency circumstances are well known and may be serious. A 15 year-old girl underwent Killian tumour resection developed subcutaneous emphysema on extubation causing severe respiratory failure that required an emergency tracheotomy with insertion of the endotracheal tube. Emergency head and chest radiography performed in the operating room showed diffuse gaseous infiltration of the paraspinal soft tissues of the cervical region. Bronchoscopy performed on postoperative day 1 showed tracheal injury. Endotracheal tube was removed successfully on postoperative day 3 and the patient was discharged from the hospital. Otorhinolaryngology follow-up examination on postoperative day 7 was unremarkable.

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DOI: 10.4172/2324-903X.1000145

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