A patient has been receiving positive-pressure ventilation through a tracheostomy tube for 4 days. In the past 2 days, there is evidence of both recurrent aspiration and abdominal distention but minimal air leakage around the tube cuff. What is most likely cause of the problem?

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Diagnosis can be made by a history of recurrent aspiration and abdominal distention as air is forced into the esophagus during positive-pressure ventilation.

A Patient Has Been Receiving Positive-Pressure Ventilation Through a Tracheostomy