A Case of Delayed Tracheo-esophageal Fistula Complicating Acute Intoxication of Hydrogen Peroxide
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
;
: 218-222, 2017.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-71029
ABSTRACT
Hydrogen peroxide is a commonly used oxidizing agent. If injected, it may result in morbidity via direct caustic injury, oxygen gas formation, and lipid peroxidation. We report a 40-year-old male patient who accidentally swallowed undiluted hydrogen peroxide (35%). The initial chest computed tomography scan showed no active lesions. He was admitted to the intensive care unit for conservative treatment. Fourteen days after treatment, uncontrolled fever and foul oder sputum occurred, which was not alleviated despite empirical antibiotics therapy. Findings on a chest computed tomography showed tracheo-esophageal fistula at the lower trachea and left main bronchus. He underwent surgical replacement surgery and was discharged without complication after 52 days of admission.
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Main subject:
Oxygen
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Poisoning
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Sputum
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Thorax
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Trachea
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Bronchi
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Lipid Peroxidation
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Caustics
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Fever
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Fistula
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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