Author(s):
1. Sultan K Kadasah:
Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Bisha, AFHSR Khamis Mushait Saudi Arabia
2. Abdulaziz Al Qahtani:
Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region. AFHSR Khamis Mushait Saudi Arabia
3. Mohammed Alqarny:
Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Bisha, AFHSR Khamis Mushait Saudi Arabia
4. Shahd Saeed Ali dlboh:
Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region. AFHSR Khamis Mushait Saudi Arabia
5. Adnan Saeed Q Al-Malki:
Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region. AFHSR Khamis Mushait Saudi Arabia
Abstract:
Acquired tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a rare and severe complication of intubation and tracheostomy, which can lead to serious comorbidities and high mortality. In this case report, we present a case with TEF in addition to multiple systemic diseases and infections, the patient's clinical fetures, diagnosis, and management. This case highlights the importance of considering acquired TEF as a potential sequelle of prolonged intubation and the need for prompt detection and treatment to prevent potentially life-threatening complications, including death.
Page(s):
110-113
Published:
Journal: Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume: 21, Issue: 2, Year: 2023
Keywords:
Complications
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case report
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Tracheostomy
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Prolonged Intubation
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Acquired tracheoesophageal fistula
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