Tracheoesophageal Fistula with Secondary Mediastinitis due to Infants Ingesting Caustic Substance: A Case Report and Literature Review

Amanda Mesquita Grangeiro, João Lucas Rosa, André Luiz Coelho Pereira, Tauane de Lima Fiorillo, Laura Ignacio da Cunha, Amanda Carreão, Eliane Berton, Leticia da Silva Costa, Victória de Medeiros Ribeiro and Andressa Hellen Nora da Silva

International Journal of Sciences, 2022, vol. 11, issue 11, 7-9

Abstract: The ingestion of caustic substances is an important cause of emergency care, with children under 5 years of age being the highest risk age group. Tracheoesophageal fistula is an uncommon complication, but with high severity, being associated with mortality of up to 40% when combined with mediastinitis. The objective of this report is to present the case of ingestion of a caustic substance by a 9-month-old infant, describing the clinical and operative management, as well as a brief literature review.

Keywords: Tracheoesophageal Fistula; Mediastinitis; Caustic Injury; Infant (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.18483/ijSci.2628

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