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  • Title: Occlusion of a recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula with surgisis.
    Author: Keckler SJ, St Peter SD, Calkins CM, Holcomb GW.
    Journal: J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A; 2008 Jun; 18(3):465-8. PubMed ID: 18503386.
    Abstract:
    Recurrent fistula after the repair of esophageal atresia with a tracheoesophageal fistula is a difficult problem that requires a reoperation. Each subsequent operation poses greater risk and morbidity. Therefore, in this paper we describe a case in which a fistula recurred after the initial esophageal aresia repair, then recurred again after a thoracotomy to repair the recurrence. This recurrence was successfully treated with endobronchial obliteration of the fistula tract with a biosynthetic mesh.
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