Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology (대한기관식도과학회지)

The Korean Bronchoesophagological Society (대한기관식도과학회)
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Pyriform Sinus Perforation after Intubation

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  • Yu, Seung Woo (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical School, Chosun University) ;
  • Park, Jun Hee (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical School, Chosun University) ;
  • Choi, Ji Yun (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical School, Chosun University) ;
  • Do, Nam Yong (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical School, Chosun University)
  • 유승우 (조선대학교 의학전문대학원 이비인후-두경부외과학교실) ;
  • 박준희 (조선대학교 의학전문대학원 이비인후-두경부외과학교실) ;
  • 최지윤 (조선대학교 의학전문대학원 이비인후-두경부외과학교실) ;
  • 도남용 (조선대학교 의학전문대학원 이비인후-두경부외과학교실)
  • Received : 2011.05.25
  • Accepted : 2011.06.24
  • Published : 2011.06.30
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Abstract

Pyriform sinus perforation is a rare complication of endotracheal intubation. It most commonly occurs at the hands of the less experienced physician in emergency situations. It can occur after traumatic intubation and is potentially lethal. The site most commonly perforated is the pharynx, posterior to the cricopharyngeal muscle; the second most common site is the pyriform sinus. We report a case of pyriform sinus perforation after endotracheal intubation, which was successfully treated with primary closure.

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