Tracheoesophageal fistula in a child after blunt chest trauma

Infectious spondylodiscitis caused by esophageal injury after blunt chest trauma

“…[2][3][4] In the current patient, the initial radiographs showed no paraesophageal manifestations of rupture such as mediastinal collections, abscess, or effusion. Although the patient did not initially report symptoms, esophageal tears may develop after a traffic accident.…”

Airway and ventilation management during repair of a large acquired tracheoesophageal fistula: the novel use of a readily available tool

“…Unlike other foreign bodies, such as coins, battery ingestion may cause delayed onset [3][4][5] burns in the trachea and esophagus, and also an acquired TEF [8]. In children who are younger than 6 years, 12.6% of those who ingest a 20 to 25-mm button battery experience serious complications or death [11].…”

“…It may arise from a malignant growth [1], pressure necrosis from an endotracheal tracheal tube cuff [2], blunt trauma [3], infection [4], caustic ingestion [5], and foreign body ingestion [6][7][8][9][10]. Disc battery ingestion is an uncommon cause of caustic injury, especially in the pediatric population.…”

Blunt posterior tracheal laceration and esophageal injury in a child

“…Fistula formation after blunt trauma, although also exceedingly rare, can present with dysphagia, pleural effusion, or pneumonia. The "swallow-cough complex," also known as Ono's sign, is pathognomonic for traumatic tracheoesophageal fistula [9]. Barium esophagram is diagnostic, although water-soluble contrast media are preferred to avoid obfuscation of later images by residual barium.…”