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.