Table 1: Morphological classification of

Cardillo’s tracheal rupture.1,4

Grade

 

I

Mucosal or submucosal rupture without mediastinal emphysema or esophageal perforation

II

Rupture extending into the muscle wall with subcutaneous or mediastinal emphysema without esophageal perforation or mediastinitis

IIIA

Complete rupture with mediastinal or esophageal soft tissue herniation without esophageal perforation or mediastinitis

IIIB

Any rupture with esophageal perforation or mediastinitis