Open AccessBattery swallow‐induced tracheoesophageal fistula in a pediatric patient
Author(s) -
Nguyen Lindsey N.,
Ramanathan Sathish,
VahabzadehMonshie Hamid R.,
Borders Jack C.,
Armendi Alberto J.
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/ccr3.3887
Subject(s) - medicine , tracheoesophageal fistula , atresia , esophagus , surgery , fistula , esophageal stricture , otorhinolaryngology , iatrogenic injury , general surgery , anesthesia
Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is an abnormal connection between the trachea and esophagus. Rare acquired TEF arises from trauma, caustic fluids ingestion, and iatrogenic injuries (ventilation, esophageal atresia repair, radiation, or tracheal/esophageal stents). We discuss the diagnosis, anesthetic management, and surgical correction of battery swallow‐induced TEF, not previously reported in the pediatric anesthesia and otorhinolaryngology literatures.