Tracheoesophageal fistula presenting with ventilator air leaks and recurrent pneumonia
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.
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Wiley
2022-05-01
|
| Series: | Respirology Case Reports |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.947 |