Common carotid artery surprise during percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy - A near miss, confirmed with ultrasound
The practice of percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) has gained popularity and acceptance due to the ease in acquiring its skill and low probability of complications. Nevertheless, PDT is associated with a few complications, some really life-threatening. We present a case of an abnormally lo...
Main Authors: | Sarfaraz M Khan, Tariq Alzahrani |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2011-01-01
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Series: | Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia |
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Online Access: | http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2011;volume=5;issue=3;spage=353;epage=355;aulast=Khan |
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