title: Repair of tracheogastric fistula after cervical exenteration.
abstract: A case of tracheogastric fistula after laryngopharyngoesophagectomy for cervical esophageal cancer is described. The surgical management of the tracheogastric fistula is detailed and accompanied by a pertinent review of the literature. The one-stage repair in this report can provide an effective palliation or definitive treatment for this debilitating and unusual complication.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia 20037, USA.
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Trachiotis
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Hix
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005747:Gastric Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010166:Palliative Care; D010611:Pharyngectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*