Tracheoesophageal Fistula following Endotracheal Intubation for Organophosphorus Poisoning.
We report a case of a large TEF secondary to endotracheal intubation for organophosphorus poison-induced respiratory failure. Patient presented with dysphagia and recurrent aspiration pneumonia after extubation. She underwent trachea-esophageal fistulectomy and closure with a sternocleidomastoid muscle flap.
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Source: Journal of the Association of Physicians of India - Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Assoc Physicians India Source Type: research
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