Management of an extensive tracheoesophageal fistula by cervical esophageal exclusion.

Landreneau, R J; Hazelrigg, S R; Boley, T M; Johnson, J A; Curtis, J J · Chest · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Giant tracheoesophageal fistulae occurring in ventilator-dependent patients usually result in significant ventilatory embarrassment. Cervical exclusion of the fistula can safely control the fistula and quickly restore adequate ventilation to these critically ill patients.

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