Radical approach to traumatic tracheoesophageal fistula: Use of a biliary stent for esophageal repair in an infant

Background: The incidence of button battery ingestion has increased over time along with its most alarming complications including tracheoesophageal fistula. Historically this issue has been treated with sternotomy and closure of the fistula. However, morbidity and mortality of this invasive approac...

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Main Authors: Michaela Gaffley, Torrey Fourrier, Swati Pawa, Rishi Pawa, Daniel J. Kirse, Thomas Pranikoff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-05-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576623000210