Un cas de fistule trachéo-innominée responsable d’une hémoptysie massive chez une patiente trachéotomisée. Quelle stratégie adopter ?

Abstract: The tracheo-innominate artery fistula is a rare but life-threatening complication of the tracheotomy. Its care management requires a rapid airway control to allow haemostasis by compression and ventilation. The haemostasis must be immediate and two techniques exist: surgery opencast (sternotomy) or interventional radiology. The choice between the two depends largely on the technical platform available. Our case report describes a tracheo-innomninate artery fistula surgically managed with success. The patient carried an anatomic variant, the two carotids come from innominate artery. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]