Open AccessWeaning difficulty in a near hanging patient: An unusual cause
Author(s) -
Ayush Goel,
Vikas Sharma,
Abdelaziem A Ali,
Sutapa Das
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
lung india
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0974-598X
pISSN - 0970-2113
DOI - 10.4103/0970-2113.213835
Subject(s) - medicine , weaning , fistula , lung , surgery , intensive care medicine
Suicidal hanging causes damage to the airways, neck blood vessels as well as soft tissue injuries. We report the development of tracheo-esophageal fistula in such a patient. Recurrent soiling of the airways and the resultant lung infection led to weaning failure. We highlight the approach to diagnosis and appropriate management in such a patient.