A case with tracheo-innominate artery fistula. Successful management of endovascular embolization of innominate artery

Auris Nasus Larynx. 2005 Jun;32(2):195-8. doi: 10.1016/j.anl.2004.11.002.

Abstract

Tracheo-innominate artery fistula (TIF) is known as a fatal complication after tracheostomy. We report a 9-year-old girl with early hypoxic encephalopathy who had a tracheo-innominate artery fistula with exsanguinating hemorrhage from her tracheostoma 10 months after tracheostomy. After temporary control of bleeding, embolization of the innominate artery was performed. The patient has remained well 1 year after the procedure. We reviewed the aetiology, diagnosis and management of the tracheo-innominate fistula, and findings suggest that endovascular embolization of the innominate artery may be an appropriate treatment for patients with tracheo-innominate artery fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brachiocephalic Trunk* / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Child
  • Embolization, Therapeutic* / instrumentation
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Respiratory Tract Fistula / etiology*
  • Respiratory Tract Fistula / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Tracheal Diseases / etiology*
  • Tracheal Diseases / pathology
  • Tracheostomy / adverse effects*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Fistula / etiology*
  • Vascular Fistula / therapy*