An Esophagopleural Fistula Related to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

An Esophagopleural Fistula Related to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

We describe a previously unreported and potentially fatal complication of esophageal perforation following cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a 74-year-old man with cardiac arrest subsequent to ventricular tachycardia caused by ischemic heart disease. We discuss the importance of searching for severe...

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Veröffentlicht in:JACC. Case reports 2023-04, Vol.11, p.101769, Article 101769
Hauptverfasser: Mafi, Donia, Legriel, Stéphane, Charbonnel, Clément, Benghalia, Kamel, Zavastin, Catalin, Glorion, Matthieu, Paul, Marine
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
cardiac arrest
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Case Report
esophageal perforation
esophageal-pleural fistula
Life Sciences
mechanical chest compression
traumatic injuries
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Zusammenfassung:We describe a previously unreported and potentially fatal complication of esophageal perforation following cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a 74-year-old man with cardiac arrest subsequent to ventricular tachycardia caused by ischemic heart disease. We discuss the importance of searching for severe traumatic complications. This description emphasizes presenting complaints, early recognition, and management strategies of such cases (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate). [Display omitted]
ISSN:2666-0849
2666-0849
DOI:10.1016/j.jaccas.2023.101769