title: Endoscopic treatment of tracheo-oesophageal fistulae: an innovative procedure.
abstract: Tracheo-oesophageal fistulas represent a major complication of prolonged intubation and may cause death. Surgical repair is a complex procedure that can be challenging in compromised patients. In this study, we describe a simple endoscopic technique that resulted in the effective palliation of symptoms.
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Galluccio
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult