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Esophageal intubation

Case contributed by Naqibullah Foladi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Follow up x-ray after intubation

Patient Data

Age: 1 year
Gender: Female
x-ray

ETT in the line of the proximal esophagus appears to be inserted within the proximal esophagus.

Air-filled dilated esophagus. 

Excessively air-filled stomach. 

Faint air space opacities in both middle lung zones, more apparent on the right side.

Case Discussion

Features compatible with esophageal intubation.

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