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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

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01-03-2016 | Clinical Report

Post Tracheostomy Carotid-Tracheal Fistula

Authors: Sudhin Shylendran, Vinit Baliyan, Ajay K. Yadav, Atin Kumar, Shivanand Gamanagatti

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Issue 1/2016

Abstract

Tracheostomy is the life saving procedure in patients presenting with upper airway obstruction. The procedure is also performed in patients on chronic ventilatory support. It is generally considered a safe procedure with a low complication rate. Vascular injuries are the most serious and life threatening complications. Injury to a high lying innominate artery is the most frequent vascular injury in such cases. Injury to other vessels e.g. carotid arteries is less frequent. We are presenting one such rare type of vascular injury with a fistulous communication between trachea and carotid artery leading to massive hemoptysis.

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Title: Post Tracheostomy Carotid-Tracheal Fistula
Authors: Sudhin Shylendran
Vinit Baliyan
Ajay K. Yadav
Atin Kumar
Shivanand Gamanagatti
Publication date: 01-03-2016
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue 1/2016
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-014-0813-4

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