Acquired Tracheoesophageal Fistula In COVID-19 Patient: A Case Report

Authors

  • Ishak Kristian Kartorahardjo Resident Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Faculty of Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo Academic General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia Author
  • Rizka Fathoni Perdana Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Faculty of Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo Academic General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/yymrk829

Keywords:

Acquired tracheoesophageal fistula, and COVID-19

Abstract

Background: Tracheoesophageal fistula is an abnormal connection between the trachea and the oesophagus due to a congenital condition or acquired conditions. The most common causes of acquired TEF include malignancy, trauma, and infection. Patients with acquired TEF have high mortality and morbidity rates due to critical illness and comorbidities. 

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References

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Published

2025-02-20

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Vol. 54 No. 4 (2025): Year 2025, Volume 54, Issue 4

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Acquired Tracheoesophageal Fistula In COVID-19 Patient: A Case Report (I. K. Kartorahardjo & R. Fathoni Perdana , Trans.). (2025). Cuestiones De Fisioterapia, 54(4), 6543-6551. https://doi.org/10.48047/yymrk829