Mahoungou Guimbi KC Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Anaesthesia, Intensive Care
Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Brazzaville Tertiary Teaching Hospital, Republic of Congo, West Africa.
He is affiliated to Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Brazzaville Tertiary Teaching Hospital, Republic of Congo, West Africa. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
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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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