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OCTOBER 20, 2021

Tracheoesophageal Fistula Not Just the Domain of Pediatric Anesthesiologists

The Frost Series #378

Written by: Omotola O. Lanlokun, MD, and Jonathan D. Halem, DO
Reviewed by: Sonia Vaida, MD

Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) poses significant airway challenges for anesthesiologists. Depending on the location of the abnormality, these patients present with an increased risk for aspiration, inadequate oxygenation and difficult ventilation after induction of general anesthesia.1-3 Airway adjuncts, alternative modes of ventilation and various anesthetic options must be carefully considered on a