Abstract:
Tracheostomy related tracheal tear is a serious complication that may follows surgical or percutaneous tracheostomy. Pediatric populations carry higher risk because of the anatomical differences. It needs immediate diagnosis as may leads to life threatening outcomes such as pneumothorax, respiratory distress, extensive subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum. The best way to diagnose and discover tracheal tear is by tracheobronchoscopy. If the diagnosis established prompt management and treatment should be performed.