title: [Tracheo-oesophageal fistula. A rare complication of percutaneous tracheostomy].
abstract: Percutaneous tracheostomy is more and more used in the intensive care units. However, it's not devoid of risks. We report the case of a patient who developed a tracheo-esophageal fistula discovered after removal of the cannula 23 days after tracheotomy. During the procedure, difficulties occurred during the insertion of the cannula. This case report reminds the importance of a peroperative continuous endoscopic guidance and the need of a rigorous learning.
authors.affiliation: Réanimation neurochirurgicale, groupe hospitalier Sud-Réunion, BP 350, 97448, Saint-Pierre, La Réunion. js.louis@wanadoo.fr <js.louis@wanadoo.fr>
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Louis
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Antok
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Charretier
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Winer
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ocquidant
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*