Anesthetic management of congenital broncho-esophageal fistula in an adult

Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia

关键词: Epidural block;    Paravertebral block;    Post-thoracotomy pain;    Aortic surgery;    Bleeding;    Hypothermia;    Transfusion;    Cardiac surgery;    IABP;    Intensive care;    Intra-aortic balloon pump;    Survey;    Acute kidney injury;    Cardiopulmonary bypass;    Management;    Blunt trauma;    Blunt cardiac injury;    Aortic injury;    Cesarean section;    Complete atrio-ventricular septal defect;    Eisenmenger syndrome;    Pregnancy;    Broncho-esophageal fistulae;    One lung ventilation;    Thoracic epidural;   

DOI  :  10.4103/0971-9784.101865

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Broncho-esophageal fistula (BEF) are quite rare in adults, more so the congenital variety. The common causes of BEF in adults include infections, trauma, and malignancies. We report a rare case of congenital BEF manifesting in adulthood with repeated pulmonary infections. We emphasize mainly on the preoperative preparation and perioperative management of this patient. It is essential to have a high index of suspicion to diagnose congenital BEF in adults. Anesthesiologists play an important role in successful management of these cases.

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