Diagnosis and Management of a Massive Eight-Centimeter Acquired Tracheoesophageal Fistula.
Cureus
; 15(8): e43689, 2023 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Here, we present the case of a 61-year-old veteran Hispanic male with recurrent aspiration pneumonitis, aerophagia, tympanic abdominal bloating, and a positive Ono's sign; symptoms present were secondary to diagnosed tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEFs). TEFs are abnormal connections between the esophagus and the trachea. In adult cases, several risk factors have been identified for acquired cases, which include infection, trauma, and cancer. Diagnosis of TEF can be challenging and, in most cases, requires high suspicion. Currently, there are no established guidelines for diagnosing and managing TEF. Clinical assessment and various imaging techniques are essential in the diagnostic process. This article will discuss the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, and management options for acquired TEFs.
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