[Tracheo-oesophageal fistula. A rare complication of percutaneous tracheostomy].
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.
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Réanimation neurochirurgicale, groupe hospitalier Sud-Réunion, BP 350, 97448, Saint-Pierre, La Réunion. js.louis@wanadoo.fr <js.louis@wanadoo.fr>
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Charretier
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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*