title: Management of an extensive tracheoesophageal fistula by cervical esophageal exclusion.
abstract: Giant tracheoesophageal fistulae occurring in ventilator-dependent patients usually result in significant ventilatory embarrassment. Cervical exclusion of the fistula can safely control the fistula and quickly restore adequate ventilation to these critically ill patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Missouri, School of Medicine, Columbia 65212.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Landreneau
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Hazelrigg
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Boley
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Curtis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D008722:Methods; D010613:Pharyngostomy; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D014139:Tracheostomy