author = {Ray, Animesh. and Sharma, Vikas. and Ali, Ashif. and Das, Shantanu.}, title = {{Weaning difficulty in a near hanging patient: An unusual cause}}, journal ={Indian Journal of Ophthalmology}, volume ={57}, number ={6}, pages = {465-467}, doi = {10.4103/0970-2113.213835}, year = {2009}, abstract ={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. }, URL ={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;t=6}, eprint ={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;t=6} }