Iatrogenic esophageal and tracheal perforation with tracheoesophageal
fistula following emergency intubation in a patient with cervical
esophageal cancer
Akram Alkrekshi 1, Hazim Bukamur 2
- Department of Internal Medicine, The MetroHealth System campus of Case
Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, 44109, USA.
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Texas Tech
University Health Science Centre, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA.
Corresponding Author : Akram Alkrekshi MD
Email : (aalkrekshi@metrohealth.org )
Address : Department of Internal Medicine 2500 Metrohealth Dr,
Metrohealth Medical Center Cleveland, OH, 44109, USA
Authors contribution statement: Both authors have contributed
significantly in the production of the manuscript.
Keywords : iatrogenic, tracheoesophageal fistula, esophageal
cancer
Key Clinical Message :
Iatrogenic tracheoesophageal fistula through direct penetration of
esophageal and tracheal walls is exceedingly rare. Body tissues sealing
around the tube may result in a delayed diagnosis. Pneumomediastinum and
pneumothorax may be absent.