Tracheoesophageal fistula presenting with ventilator air leaks and recurrent pneumonia

Abstract

Key message Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a late complication of tracheostomy and may cause fatal pulmonary complications. This case reports a TEF caused by tracheostomy‐cuff‐related pressure necrosis presenting with air leaks and recurrent pneumonia.

Keywords

• air leaks
• pneumonia
• tracheoesophageal fistula
• tracheostomy