Open AccessSpontaneous Resolution of a Tracheoesophageal Fistula Caused by Button Battery Ingestion
Author(s) -
Yasmine Houas,
Sondes Sahli,
Fatma Fitouri,
Mamia Ben Salah,
Mourad Hamzaoui
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
jama otolaryngology–head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.571
H-Index - 128
eISSN - 2168-619X
pISSN - 2168-6181
DOI - 10.1001/jamaoto.2016.1006
Subject(s) - tracheoesophageal fistula , ingestion , battery (electricity) , resolution (logic) , medicine , fistula , audiology , surgery , computer science , physics , artificial intelligence , quantum mechanics , power (physics)
Spontaneous Resolution of a Tracheoesophageal Fistula Caused by Button Battery Ingestion This observation reports a pediatric case of spontaneous resolution of tracheoesophageal fistula caused by button battery ingestion. Button battery ingestion in children is a common problem, and it can cause clinically significant morbidity and mortality. Complications including tracheoesophageal fistula are rare but serious if the battery is not removed early. Our purpose is to emphasize the importance of the conservative management prior to surgical intervention to allow possible spontaneous closure.
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