J Korean Soc Emerg Med.  2017 Apr;28(2):218-222. 10.0000/jksem.2017.28.2.218.

A Case of Delayed Tracheo-esophageal Fistula Complicating Acute Intoxication of Hydrogen Peroxide

• Cho HY
• Koh CY

• KMID: 2379832
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.0000/jksem.2017.28.2.218

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.

Keyword

Hydrogen peroxide; Poisoning; Caustics; Tracheo-esophageal fistula

MeSH Terms

Adult
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Bronchi
Caustics
Fever
Fistula*
Humans
Hydrogen Peroxide*
Hydrogen*
Intensive Care Units
Lipid Peroxidation
Male
Oxygen
Poisoning
Sputum
Thorax
Trachea
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Caustics
Hydrogen
Hydrogen Peroxide
Oxygen