Long-term assessment of the treatment of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula with fibrin glue associated with diathermy

Endoscopic management of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula with trichloroacetic acid chemocauterization: A preliminary report

“…They are reported to occur in 1 of approximately 2400 to 5000 living newborns [1]. Since the first report of a successful open repair of a TEF with thoracotomy in 1941 [2], survival of infants with TEF has improved. However, complications such as gastroesophageal reflux, dysphagia, chocking, and respiratory tract infection are still frequent problems [3].…”

KTP laser: An important tool in refractory recurrent tracheo-esophageal fistula in children

“…The incidence of recurrent fistulae is 5-14% [6] and it is usually the first differential diagnosis when a patient has respiratory symptoms following repair of a TOF. The techniques of endoscopic fistula mucosal diathermy with glue application have had good success and have been reported by several authors [7][8][9]. A case series from Toronto published in 2006 by Tzifa et al showed that 9 out of 10 fistulae (90%) could be closed with diathermy and glue application [10].…”

Successful tubes treatment of esophageal fistula

“…Thoracoplasty, muscle flap repair of the esophagus, surgical stapler, intraluminal stents, tissue adhesive (fibrin glue, etc. ), and endoclips have seen successfully used by doctors (Siddiqui et al, 2007;Fernando and Benfield, 1996;Asaoka et al, 1988;Sethi and Takato, 1978;Adler et al, 2001;Agosti et al, 1978;Hu et al, 2004;Dosios et al, 2005;Marjolein and Peter, 2005;Eng et al, 1994;Solt et al, 1998;Kishi et al, 2005;Chryssostalis et al, 2005;Teitelbaum et al, 2005;Alberti and Alberti-Flor, 2005;Raymer et al, 2003;Okita et al, 2005;Truong et al, 2004;Talbot et al, 2007;Chappell and Heck, 2007;Gutiérrez San Román et al, 2006;Shichinohe et al, 2006;Rieder et al, 2006;Nguyen et al, 2006;Garand et al, 2006;Harries et al, 2004). The morbidity and mortality appear dramatically diminishing.…”