Esophageal obstruction in a tracheostomized infant

Partial esophageal obstruction was an unusual complication of tracheostomy in an infant. Emesis and failure to thrive prompted a modified barium-swallow study, which revealed that the tracheostomy tube was causing an obstruction in the proximal esophagus. Use of a shorter, customized tube eliminated...

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Published in:	Chest Vol. 104; no. 6; p. 1909
Main Authors:	Schnapf, B M, Favrot, J, Dodson, S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-12-1993
Subjects:	Esophageal Stenosis - diagnosis Esophageal Stenosis - etiology Female Humans Infant Intubation, Intratracheal - adverse effects Intubation, Intratracheal - instrumentation Tracheostomy - adverse effects Tracheostomy - instrumentation
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Summary:	Partial esophageal obstruction was an unusual complication of tracheostomy in an infant. Emesis and failure to thrive prompted a modified barium-swallow study, which revealed that the tracheostomy tube was causing an obstruction in the proximal esophagus. Use of a shorter, customized tube eliminated the esophageal obstruction, allowing normal feeding and weight gain.
ISSN:	0012-3692
DOI:	10.1378/chest.104.6.1909