title: Closure of a tracheoesophageal fistula by bronchoscopic application of fibrin glue and decontamination of the oral cavity.
abstract: A tracheoesophageal fistula was successfully closed with a fibrin adhesive applied by means of a fiberoptic bronchoscope, instead of by esophagoscopy. To facilitate closure of the fistula, the technique was combined with decontamination of the oral cavity, to avoid bacterial contamination. The procedure is proposed as an alternative to surgery for critically ill patients.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Antonelli
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cicconetti
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Vivino
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gasparetto
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D003091:Colistin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009055:Mouth / Q000382:microbiology*; D014031:Tobramycin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D000666:Amphotericin B; D014031:Tobramycin; D003091:Colistin