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Aortoaesophageal Fistula Caused by a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
peer reviewedPrimary aorto-oesophageal fistula, secondary to an aneurysm of the thoracic aorta, are almost fatal. In the literature, only twenty six successfully operated cases have been reported.
Creemers, Etienne   +3 more
core  

Diagnosing Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Excised Tissue Using Optical Coherence Tomography

open access: yesThe Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This study evaluated whether optical coherence tomography (OCT) can quantify eosinophils in excised sinonasal tissue and diagnose eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (ECRSwNP). Counts of globules resembling eosinophils on OCT images strongly correlated with eosinophils per HPF on histology, with a cutoff of 45 globules on OCT imaging ...
Ido Badash   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tracheal fistula in a patient after esophageal surgery confirmed by lung ultrasound: A new bedside tool for thoracic surgeons

open access: yesThoracic Cancer, 2020
Tracheal fistula is a rare but severe complication following esophageal surgery. Here, we report the case of a tracheal fistula in a patient after esophageal surgery suggested by pneumothorax and confirmed by fiberoptic bronchoscopy, and introduce lung ...
Yi Li, Cheng Shen, Wanhong Yin
doaj   +1 more source

GERD and Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesThe Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is highly prevalent, yet its association with upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) cancers beyond esophageal adenocarcinoma remains incompletely defined. This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to quantify the risk of specific UADT cancers in individuals with GERD.
Janice Huang   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

VACTERL association [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
VACTERL association is a useful acronym for a condition characterised by the sporadic, non-random association of specific birth defects of multiple organ systems.We present one such case which had congenital abnormalities of renal,skeletal and cardiac ...
Rabah, SM, Salati, SA
core   +1 more source

Anterolateral‐Thigh Fascia Lata Free Flap Versus Fibula Free Flap for Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis

open access: yesThe Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
The anterolateral thigh fascia lata “rescue” free flap has been employed as a novel tool in the treatment of advanced partial thickness mandibular osteoradionecrosis. Compared with the traditional fibula free flap for the same indication, the “rescue” flap provides similar outcomes in terms of disease resolution, superior functional outcomes, and ...
Conrad K. Blunck   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tracheo-esophageal fistula in children: a diagnosis to keep in mind. Two case reports and review of the literature = Fístula traqueoesofágica en niños: un diagnóstico para tener en cuenta. Reporte de dos casos y revisión de la literatura

open access: yesIatreia, 2013
The tracheo-esophageal fistula without esophageal atresia is a rare type esophageal malformation. It has a multifactorial etiology including environmental and genetic factors.
Olga Lucía Morales Múnera   +3 more
doaj  

Concurrent hirschsprung disease and esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula in a preterm neonate

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2018
We describe a preterm neonate with concomitant Hirschsprung disease (HD) and esophageal atresia (EA) with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). This is the first report to identify the coexistence of these distinct malformations in a preterm infant. Keywords:
Rashmi Gulati, MD   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Is Dysphagia in Multiple System Atrophy Responsive to Levodopa? Results from a Retrospective Study

open access: yesMovement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Dysphagia remains a major clinical concern in multiple system atrophy (MSA), and so far, lacks relevant treatment options. Objective To systematically assess levodopa‐responsiveness of dysphagia in MSA. Methods 19 MSA‐patients underwent endoscopic swallowing evaluation in Off‐ and On‐state, following an adapted FEES‐levodopa‐test ...
Florin Gandor   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tracheo-esophageal fistula: Successful palliation after failed esophageal stent

open access: yesLung India, 2012
The incidence of tracheo-esophageal (TO) fistula is on the rise, especially after palliative management for esophageal malignancies. We report a case of cancer of esophagus who after chemotherapy and radiotherapy developed TO fistula.
Rakesh K Chawla   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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