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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Apr 2003
Case Reports[Tracheo-oesophageal fistula. A rare complication of percutaneous tracheostomy].
- J S Louis, E Antok, P A Charretier, A Winer, and P Ocquidant.
- Réanimation neurochirurgicale, groupe hospitalier Sud-Réunion, BP 350, 97448, Saint-Pierre, La Réunion. js.louis@wanadoo.fr <js.louis@wanadoo.fr>
- Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2003 Apr 1; 22 (4): 349-52.
AbstractPercutaneous tracheostomy is more and more used in the intensive care units. However, it's not devoid of risks. We report the case of a patient who developed a tracheo-esophageal fistula discovered after removal of the cannula 23 days after tracheotomy. During the procedure, difficulties occurred during the insertion of the cannula. This case report reminds the importance of a peroperative continuous endoscopic guidance and the need of a rigorous learning.
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