Publication Name	World Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Manuscript ID	75274
Country	United States

Category	Critical Care Medicine
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Cardiac arrest due to massive aspiration from a broncho-esophageal fistula: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Gustavo Lagrotta, Mina Ayad, Ifrah Butt and Mauricio Danckers
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Gustavo Lagrotta, DO, Doctor, Graduate Medical Education, Pulmonary Disease, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, 20900 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, FL 33180, United States. gustavo.lagrottasaavedra@hcahealthcare.com
Key Words	Tracheoesophageal fistula; Broncho esophageal fistula; Caustic ingestion; Cardiopulmonary arrest; Critical care; Case report
Core Tip	Trachea-esophageal and broncho-esophageal in the setting of caustic ingestion is an unusual complication associated with high morbidity and mortality. Close monitoring of the gastrointestinal tract patency and motility is critical to avoid gastric distention and large aspiration events with detrimental consequences. Although there is no general consensus on the initial approach to patients with fistula formation, our case proposes serial esophagogastroduodenoscopy and flexible bronchoscopy for at least 6 mo as well as a low threshold for surgical referral when progression of disease or new findings are encountered.
Citation	Lagrotta G, Ayad M, Butt I, Danckers M. Cardiac arrest due to massive aspiration from a broncho-esophageal fistula: A case report. World J Crit Care Med 2022; 11(5): 335-341

Received	2022-01-20 23:52
Peer-Review Started	2022-01-20 23:53
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2022-04-13 00:26
Revised	2022-05-29 18:38
Second Decision	2022-07-29 02:52
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2022-08-01 04:54
Articles in Press	2022-08-01 04:54
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Typeset the Manuscript	2022-08-04 02:18

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