Delayed presentation of a tracheoesophageal fistula after blunt chest trauma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Traumatic tracheoesophageal fistula is an uncommon injury after blunt chest injury. Rapid deceleration against the steering wheel during a high-speed motor vehicle crash is the usual mechanism of injury. Previous reports document few cases of delayed diagnosis and repair of tracheoesophageal fistula. We report a case of delayed diagnosis of tracheoesophageal fistula more than 20 years after the original trauma and describe the subsequent operative repair.
Medical subject headings
- Thoracic Injuries
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating