Treatment of recurrent tracheo-oesophageal fistula in an infant using bronchoscopic application of fibrin glue

Authors
Kilic, N Gurpinar, AN Kiristioglu, I Turkel, T Dogruyol, H
Citation
N. Kilic et al., Treatment of recurrent tracheo-oesophageal fistula in an infant using bronchoscopic application of fibrin glue, MIN INVAS T, 8(2), 1999, pp. 109-110
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
MINIMALLY INVASIVE THERAPY & ALLIED TECHNOLOGIES
ISSN journal
13645706 → ACNP
Volume
8
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
109 - 110
Database
ISI
SICI code
1364-5706(199904)8:2<109:TORTFI>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Recurrent tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TEF) is the most common and serious complication of the treatment of oesophageal atresia with TEF. Following th is complication, the patient might need several operations. In this study, the authors report on the treatment of recurrent TEF using bronchoscopic ap plication of fibrin glue (FG) to the fistula tract.