title: Pneumoesophagus as a sign of H type tracheoesophageal fistula.
abstract: Two patients with H type tracheoesophageal fistulae demonstrated prominent pneumoesophagus and gaseous distention of the bowel after endotracheal intubation and positive-pressure ventilation. This report discusses the pathophysiology of these events and emphasizes the significance of these findings.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D000388:Air; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005740:Gases; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000009:adverse effects; D011859:Radiography; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D005740:Gases