Smith W L, Franken E A, Smith J A
Pediatrics. 1976 Dec;58(6):907-9.
Two patients with H type tracheoesophageal fistulae demonstrated prominent pneumoesophagus and gaseous distention of the bowel after endotracheal intubation and positive-pressure ventilation. This report discusses the pathophysiology of these events and emphasizes the significance of these findings.
