Summary:
Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is an abnormal connection between the
trachea and esophagus. Rare acquired TEF arises from trauma, caustic
fluids ingestion, and iatrogenic injuries (ventilation, esophageal
atresia repair, radiation, or tracheal/esophageal
stents).1 We discuss the diagnosis, anesthetic
management, and surgical correction of battery swallow-induced TEF, not
previously reported in the pediatric anesthesia and otorhinolaryngology
literatures.