Occlusion of a recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula with surgisis.

Creator(s)

Scott J. Keckler
Shawn D. St Peter, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Casey M. Calkins
G W. Holcomb III, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2008

Identifier

DOI: 10.1089/lap.2007.0136

Abstract

Recurrent fistula after the repair of esophageal atresia with a tracheoesophageal fistula is a difficult problem that requires a reoperation. Each subsequent operation poses greater risk and morbidity. Therefore, in this paper we describe a case in which a fistula recurred after the initial esophageal aresia repair, then recurred again after a thoracotomy to repair the recurrence. This recurrence was successfully treated with endobronchial obliteration of the fistula tract with a biosynthetic mesh.

Journal Title

Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A

Volume

18

Issue

3

First Page

465

Last Page

468

MeSH Keywords

Bronchoscopy; Esophageal Atresia; Female; Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Recurrence; Surgical Mesh; Thoracoscopy; Tissue Adhesives; Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Keywords

Esophageal Atresia; Tracheoesophageal Fistula; EA/TEF

Recommended Citation

Keckler, S. J., St Peter, S. D., Calkins, C. M., Holcomb, G. W. Occlusion of a recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula with surgisis. Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A 18, 465-468 (2008).