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An unknown second tracheoesophageal fistula: a rare cause of postoperative respiratory failure
Author(s) -
HACK Henrik,
RAJ NAVEEN
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
pediatric anesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.704
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1460-9592
pISSN - 1155-5645
DOI - 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2005.01747.x
Subject(s) - medicine , tracheoesophageal fistula , complication , surgery , pleural effusion , respiratory failure , fistula , acute respiratory failure , anesthesia , mechanical ventilation
Summary The case of a 6‐year‐old boy who developed complications following gastric interposition surgery for severe, recurrent esophageal stricture is reported. Investigation of his pleural effusion revealed a rare and unexpected complication.