Tracheoesophageal fistula presenting with ventilator air leaks and recurrent pneumonia.

Published in: Respirology case reports (2022)

We describe a patient who received tracheostomy but complicated with tracheoesophageal fistula, where the nasogastric tube was visible from the fistula under bronchoscopy. Tracheostomy tube was then replaced with an endotracheal tube to bypass the fistula.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
case report
acute respiratory distress syndrome