Repair of large, iatrogenic, tracheo-esophageal fistulae.
Closure of large, iatrogenic, tracheo-esophageal fistulae present a formidable technical challenge. Our method of repair is presented, which describes the exposure and subsequent closure that relies on creating a new "membranous" trachea using remnant flaps of the esophageal wall of the fistula.
Chappell
Vicky L
VL
Department of Surgery, Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA.
Heck
Herman A
HA
D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects; D013536:Suture Techniques; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*