title: Tracheoesophageal fistula from nonpenetrating trauma.
abstract: A patient with a tracheoesophageal fistula from blunt chest trauma is presented and the literature is reviewed. A common pathophysiologic factor is the involvement of a young male in a deceleration injury. Early surgical intervention with division of the fistula and repair of the tracheal and esophageal defects is recommended.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*