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Spontaneous closure of acquired tracheo-oesophageal fistula
G Senthilkumaran1, S Crankson, M Yousef
1Department of Otolaryngology, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|July 1, 1996
Insights
Acquired tracheo-oesophageal fistulae are rare in children. This case highlights a button battery impaction causing such a fistula, emphasizing the need for prompt medical intervention to prevent severe outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Acquired tracheo-oesophageal fistulae are infrequent in pediatric patients.
- Foreign body ingestion is a significant concern in pediatric emergencies.
Observation:
- A rare case of acquired tracheo-oesophageal fistula in a child is presented.
- The fistula resulted from the impaction of a swallowed button battery.
Findings:
- Button battery impaction can lead to serious esophageal and tracheal complications.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing tracheo-oesophageal fistulae.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering button battery ingestion in pediatric cases of tracheo-oesophageal fistula.
- Prompt management strategies are vital to minimize morbidity and mortality in affected children.
Abstract:
Acquired tracheo-oesophageal fistulae are uncommon in the paediatric age group. A case of such a fistula secondary to impaction of a button battery is reported below. Prompt management is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality in these cases.