AU - Ray, Animesh AU - Sharma, Vikas AU - Ali, Ashif AU - Das, Shantanu TI - Weaning difficulty in a near hanging patient: An unusual cause PT - CASE DP - 2009 Sep 1 TA - Indian Journal of Ophthalmology PG - 465-467 VI - 57 IP - 6 4099- https://journals.lww.com/ijo/pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2009;volume=57;issue=6;spage=465;epage=467;aulast=Ray;type=0 4100- https://journals.lww.com/ijo/pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2009;volume=57;issue=6;spage=465;epage=467;aulast=Ray AB - 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.