Open AccessIatrogenic esophageal and tracheal perforation with tracheoesophageal fistula following emergency intubation
Author(s) -
Alkrekshi Akram,
Bukamur Hazim
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3552
Subject(s) - medicine , pneumomediastinum , tracheoesophageal fistula , pneumothorax , perforation , esophagus , surgery , airway , iatrogenic injury , fistula , intubation , tracheal tube , mediastinal emphysema , subcutaneous emphysema , materials science , punching , metallurgy
Iatrogenic tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) through direct penetration of esophageal and tracheal walls is exceedingly rare. Body tissues sealing around the tube may result in delayed development of respiratory complications and diagnosis. Pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax may be absent. Maintaining the airway through TEF until tracheostomy resulted in a satisfactory outcome.