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abstractpubmed· Abstract 2017 Sep-Oct· item PMID:28869234

Weaning difficulty in a near hanging patient: An unusual cause. Suicidal hanging causes damage to the airways, neck blood vessels as well as soft tissue injuries. We report the development of tracheo-esophageal fistula in such a patient. Recurrent soiling of the airways and the resultant lung infection led to weaning failure. We highlight the approach to diagnosis and appropriate management in such a patient.