Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2763150 | Journal of Clinical Anesthesia | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Acquired tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a life-threatening disorder of the airway that requires early diagnosis and treatment. The case of an infant who had delayed development of a TEF following endoscopic removal of a disc battery lodged in the midesophagus is reported. A repeat bronchoscopy, performed for respiratory distress 4 days later, showed a large defect in the posterior wall of the distal trachea, including the carina. A Foley catheter was used for airway management in the repair of the acquired TEF.
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Authors
Asif M. Malik, Zulfiqar Ahmed, Nasser Durgham, Paul T. Stockmann, Walter M. Belenky, Maria Zestos,