Tracheo-esophageal fistula and pleural empyema in the course of SARS-CoV-2 infection—A case report [PDF]
We report a 49‐year‐old patient with COVID‐19 who developed lung abscess, pleural empyema, and tracheo‐esophageal fistula. He underwent cervicotomy, segmental tracheal resection, esophageal‐tracheal fistula excision, and suturing the esophagus, and a ...
Mateusz Rydel +2 more
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Tracheo-esophageal fistula: Successful palliation after failed esophageal stent [PDF]
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 +3 more sources
First-time use of a porcine small intestine submucosal plug device to close an acquired tracheo-esophageal fistula [PDF]
Background Acquired tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF) is a rare, life-threatening pathology, responsible for severe comorbidities. Its management is a real therapeutic challenge and remains controversial.
Laura Dessard +5 more
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Thoracoscopy for Esophageal Diverticula After Esophageal Atresia With Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula [PDF]
Background: Esophageal diverticulum (ED) is an extremely rare complication of congenital esophageal atresia (EA) with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) surgery. We aimed to investigate feasible methods for the treatment of this rare complication.
Zhao Yong +9 more
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Diagnosis and Management of Button Battery Ingestion Complicated by Tracheo-Esophageal and Aorto-Esophageal Fistulas [PDF]
Button battery ingestion (BBI) is common in children and its prevalence has increased in the last decades. BBI can be responsible for very severe and potentially fatal complications if not promptly detected.
Ludovica R. M. Lanzafame +10 more
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An unanticipated case of congenital high airway obstruction syndrome with type C tracheoesophageal fistula and cerebral ventriculomegaly in a preterm infant – is a small stomach a remote clue? [PDF]
To detail the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges and autopsy findings of a neonate with unanticipated Congenital High Airway Obstruction Syndrome (CHAOS) and esophageal atresia (EA) with tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF), while noting the small ...
Irakam Anitha +3 more
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Foreign body ingestions in children and adolescents: A position paper of the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) endoscopy special interest group. [PDF]
Abstract Foreign body (FB) ingestion is a relatively frequent occurrence in the pediatric population with multiple potential sequelae. Appropriate intervention may range from urgent endoscopic retrieval to watchful waiting, with multiple variables influencing the decision.
Ledder O +18 more
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Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformations in Children: Beyond the Pulmonary Cystic Lesion Is There Really an Associated Laryngo-Tracheal Abnormality? [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAMs) are rare developmental anomalies of the lower respiratory tract. Although their pulmonary and postnatal respiratory implications are well recognized, the possible coexistence of laryngotracheal abnormalities remains poorly investigated.
Bulfamante AM +4 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Airway challenge in repaired tracheo-esophageal fistula patient [PDF]
Choro Athiphro Kayina +2 more
doaj +2 more sources
Anastomotic stricture is a common complication following repair of esophageal atresia with or without tracheo-esophageal fistula, affecting the long-term prognosis of survival.
Debarpito Mukherjee +3 more
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