Spontaneous resolution of a large caustic tracheo-esophageal fistula following multimodal esophageal rest: A case report
Background: Esophageal ulceration is the most common complication of button battery (BB) ingestion. This can progress to development of tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF). Operative intervention is the standard, as spontaneous healing is not expected. We describe a patient who had complete spontaneous...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576623000696 |