An unknown second tracheoesophageal fistula: a rare cause of postoperative respiratory failure

Paediatr Anaesth. 2006 Apr;16(4):479-83. doi: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2005.01747.x.

Abstract

The case of a 6-year-old boy who developed complications following gastric interposition surgery for severe, recurrent esophageal stricture is reported. Investigation of his pleural effusion revealed a rare and unexpected complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, General
  • Child
  • Esophagus / surgery
  • Humans
  • Laparotomy
  • Lung Diseases / complications
  • Male
  • Pleural Effusion / diagnosis
  • Pleural Effusion / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Stomach / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula / complications*
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula / diagnosis*