An unusual late complication in traumatic brain injury: Persistent dysphagia due to tracheoesophageal fistula

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI), which leads to cognitive, physical, emotional and behavioral deficits according to the severity of trauma, is adisability with high morbidity and mortality. In addition to primary effects of TBI, direct trauma to the face, neck, and chest also contributesto increased morbidity. Recovery in swallowing functions in TBI patients is often parallel with recovery in functional daily activities. Herein,contrary to that expectation, we present a TBI case with persistent dysphagia symptoms lasting for even 1.5 years after trauma, despite thefact that she gained independence in dailylife activities under supervision.