The trachea was deviated to the left because ... A diagnosis of traumatic aneurysm of the innominate artery from a shrapnel wound was made. Complete bed rest was enforced. Digital compression ...

The ideal location for placement of the tracheostomy tube is between the second and third tracheal rings (Figure 1). Palpate the neck to identify the pulse of a high-riding innominate artery that ...

Dr. Tilton, an astute military physician who cared for Kit Carson during his final illness, believed that ruptured intrathoracic aneurysm was the correct diagnosis. He even suggested that the ...

Discover how a 3D printed tracheostomy tube revolutionized care for a young patient with tracheal erosion at the Mayo Clinic.

[61,63] Risk factors for TI fistula include tracheal infection, steroid use, and an anomalous innominate artery. [61] The most common site for fistula formation is at the level of the endotracheal ...

As a result of stenosis, a person may develop breathing difficulties and require additional treatments, such as tracheal dilation or surgery to improve airflow. A tracheo-innominate artery fistula ...

A fistula, commonly called a tracheoinnominate fistula, may occur between: the trachea and the brachiocephalic artery, also known as the innominate artery, of the heart the trachea and the ...