Technical aspects of the thoracoscopic repair of a late presenting congenital H-type fistula.
Congenital H-type fistulae are a rare abnormality. They commonly present with only minor respiratory complications and can, therefore, be difficult to identify. Conventionally, correction is via a ligation performed via either a cervical or thoracotomy incision, dependant on the fistula site. Thoracoscopic repair is emerging as a tenable alternative to traditional approaches and offers some advantages. This paper details the technical aspects of the thoracoscopic ligation of an H-type fistula.
Lisle
R M
RM
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, UK.
Nataraja
R M
RM
Mahomed
A A
AA
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013906:Thoracoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*