title: KTP laser: an important tool in refractory recurrent tracheo-esophageal fistula in children.
abstract: Secondary tracheo-oesophageal fistula in delayed primary repair of oesophageal atresia is rare. This paper reports the successful use of the KTP laser in the treatment of this condition in a refractory case. It also recommends the use of direct laryngotracheobronchoscopy (DLTB) in the diagnosis. We recommend the use of this laser in cases of recurrent tracheo-esophageal fistula especially when other means have failed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester, UK. George.Rakoczy@cmft.nhs.uk
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rakoczy
authors.forename: Bazil
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Dave
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Barman
authors.forename: Tanya
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Howell
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shabani
authors.forename: Basem
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Khalil
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Sheehan
mesh_terms: D001999:Bronchoscopy; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005774:Gastrostomy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*