Recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula treated with fibrin glue.
Recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (RTF) after repair of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula is a serious complication, with the need for a second operation. The mortality rate is high. The authors report on the eradication of RTF using fibrin glue.
Gutierrez
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, La Fe Children's Hospital, Valencia, Spain.
Barrios
J E
JE
Lluna
J
J
Vila
J J
JJ
Garcia-Sala
C
C
Roca
A
A
Ruiz Company
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S
D001999:Bronchoscopy; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000601:surgery; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D012008:Recurrence; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000628:therapy*
D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive