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Tracheoinnominate fistula: diagnosis and management

2003; Elsevier BV; Volume: 13; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s1052-3359(03)00006-1

1558-4526

James S. Allan, Cameron D. Wright,

Vascular Anomalies and Treatments

TIF is a rare and often fatal complication of tracheostomy. Bleeding from the trachea after tracheostomy demands urgent investigation. Bronchoscopy is the diagnostic procedure of choice. Bedside control of hemorrhage by cuff overinflation or by digital arterial compression can be lifesaving. Prompt operation with division of the innominate artery and subsequent separation of the trachea from the divided artery by viable tissue is indicated. Neurologic complications are rare.