Title: Detection of Iatrogenic Tracheoesophageal Fistula in Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Dr Manish Khandelwal, Dr Varun Kumar Saini, Dr Gaurav Sharma
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i4.23
Abstract
The Sengstaken-Blakemore tube (SB tube) is used to control esophageal and gastric variceal bleeding in intensive care units specially in hemodynamically unstable patients. Various complications related to SB tube insertion have been reported. We herein present a rare case of Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) in a 58-year-old male patient after repeated and prolonged insertion of the SB tube to control variceal hemorrhage.
Material and Methods- Nil
Result- Nil
Conclusion- This case report shows tracheoesophageal fistula as a complication of Sengstaken-Blakemore tube insertion.
Keywords: Tracheoesophageal fistula; Sengstaken-Blakemore tube; Variceal hemorrhage
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