Endovascular Management of Tracheo-Subclavian Fistula

Tracheoarterial fistula is a rare complication of tracheostomy with an incidence of less than 1%. Survival of this disease entity is low and likely results from a major open operation in a high risk surgical group. In our review of the literature, a tracheo-innominate artery fistula is the most commonly reported arterial fistula. However, we present a rare case of tracheo-left subclavian artery fistula. We have identified one previous case of tracheo-left subclavian fistula as a source of massive tracheal bleeding.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - July 15, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Thomas W. Bobka, Daniel C. Sukato, Nikita V. Kohli, Berhane Worku, Iosif M. Gulkarov, Marcus D ’ Ayala Source Type: research