Foramen of Winslow Hernia: a Review of the Literature Highlighting the Role of Laparoscopy.

Foramen of Winslow hernia (FWH) is an extremely rare entity accounting for up to 8% of internal hernias and 0.08% of all hernias. Only 150 cases of FWH have been described in the literature to date with a peak incidence between the third and sixth decades of life.

Nonoperative management of postintubation tracheal injuries.

Tracheobronchial rupture is a rare but potentially lethal complication. We present 2 patients with postintubation tracheobronchial rupture who were successfully treated nonoperatively. Goals when treating such patients should include early recognition, appropriate antibiotic coverage, careful selection of operative candidates, and proper endotracheal tube and ventilator management.