Sproesser M E, Lichtenstein A, Rocha A dos S
Departamento de Clínica Médica, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo.
Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo. 1990 Jul-Aug;45(4):185-7.
Esophageal perforation is an unusual complication of tracheal intubation caused by technical error. Its diagnosis is easily made which is very important since it requires prompt treatment. A case observed in the emergency room of our training hospital is reported. The patient recovered with adequate measures.