Tracheomegaly and tracheosephagial fistula following mechanical ventilation: A case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Postintubation Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a rare complication. Acquired TEF most commonly occurred following prolonged mechanical ventilation with an endotracheal or tracheostomy tube, cuff-related tracheal injury, post-intubation injury. We present a case of both tracheomegaly and tracheosephagial fistula following mechanical ventilation for 15 days, in the light of the literature.

Keywords

• Tracheoesophageal fistula
• Acquired
• Mechanical ventilation
• Tracheomegaly
• Complication
• Anesthesiology