Smith B A, Hopkinson R B
Anaesthesia. 1984 Sep;39(9):894-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1984.tb06578.x.
Tracheal rupture as a direct complication of tracheal intubation is rare. We report a case where this occurred during oesophageal surgery. The literature describing eight previous cases is reviewed and recommendations are made to reduce the possibility of such an occurrence.