Tracheoesophageal Fistula Caused by Ingestion of a Caustic Substance
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Tracheoesophageal fistula after caustic ingestion.
Tracheoesophageal fistulas are uncommon and present diverse etiologies, among which is burning of the esophagus due to caustic ingestion. Herein, we report the case of a 27-year-old male patient having ingested a caustic substance 14 days prior and presenting burning retrosternal pain, weakness, productive cough with purulent sputum and dyspnea accompanied by hoarseness for the preceding 24 h. ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal
سال: 2003
ISSN: 0145-5613,1942-7522
DOI: 10.1177/014556130308200504