Management of complex tracheo-aortic fistula following neonatal tracheal reconstruction.
We describe an unusual case of tracheo-aortic fistula, which occurred after tracheal surgery and tracheal stenting. The management of this complex case and the surgical technique used for repair are discussed and illustrated. Repair of the aortic arch was accomplished using a modified technique of regional low-flow perfusion, similar to that described for neonatal aortic arch reconstruction. This strategy allowed maintenance of cerebral, myocardial, and systemic perfusion during arch repair, thus avoiding total circulatory arrest.
Ricci
Marco
M
Cardiothoracic Unit and Tracheal Team, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom.
Cohen
Gordon A
GA
Roebuck
Derek
D
Elliott
Martin J
MJ
D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation; D016156:Respiratory Tract Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D015607:Stents; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery*; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016157:Vascular Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods