A Case of Delayed Tracheo-esophageal Fistula Complicating Acute Intoxication of Hydrogen Peroxide.
- Author:
Hyun Young CHO
1
;
Chan Young KOH
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Dankook University Hospital, Cheonan, Korea. suepunk@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hydrogen peroxide;
Poisoning;
Caustics;
Tracheo-esophageal fistula
- MeSH:
Adult;
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Bronchi;
Caustics;
Fever;
Fistula*;
Humans;
Hydrogen Peroxide*;
Hydrogen*;
Intensive Care Units;
Lipid Peroxidation;
Male;
Oxygen;
Poisoning;
Sputum;
Thorax;
Trachea
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2017;28(2):218-222
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
