Author/Authors :
Shah, Dania Aijaz Dow University of Health Sciences - Medical College, Pakistan , Shah, Adil Aijaz Aga Khan University - Department of Surgery, Pakistan , Shakoor, Amarah Aga Khan University - Department of Surgery, Pakistan , Fatimi, Saulat Hasnain Aga Khan University - Department of Surgery, Pakistan
Abstract :
Madam, a tracheo-innominate fistula is an infrequent yet life threatening complication which can approach rates of 0.1-1% after a tracheostomy. The incidence peaks1-2 weeks after the procedure. Despite immediate surgical intervention, the prognosis remains poor with mortality rates approaching 70% to 90%.2We encountered an early tracheo-innominate fistula which became evident within 72 hours of a tracheostomy; much sooner than anticipated.
