Tracheoinnominate fistula mimicking an endotracheal mass and rupture during rigid bronchoscopy.
Bleeding from tracheoinnominate fistula is an uncommon, but life-threatening complication, which typically arises when a tracheostomy tube erodes into the posterior aspect of the innominate artery. However, it has never been reported as a complication of rigid bronchoscopy. This study reviews the relevant literature and explores the possibility of lethal tracheoinnominate fistula during these procedures.
Lu
Chien-Chih
CC
Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University of Medicine, Linkou, Taiwan, ROC.
Huang
Yao-Kuang
YK
Liu
Yun-Hen
YH
D000328:Adult; D016122:Brachiocephalic Trunk / Q000293:injuries*; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016156:Respiratory Tract Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012421:Rupture / Q000209:etiology; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016157:Vascular Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*