Flexible bronchoscopic cannulation of an isolated H-type tracheoesophageal fistula in a newborn

Autor: Thierry Scheye, André Labbé, Marie-Christine Heraud, Flore Amat, Marie Canavese
Přispěvatelé: Unité de réanimation néonatale et pédiatrique, Clermont-Ferrand, France, Unité de réanimation néonatale et pédiatrique, Clermont-Fd, Périnatalité, grossesse, Environnement, PRAtiques médicales et DEveloppement (PEPRADE), Université d'Auvergne - Clermont-Ferrand I (UdA)-CHU Clermont-Ferrand, CHU Clermont-Ferrand-Université d'Auvergne - Clermont-Ferrand I (UdA)
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2012, 47 (10), pp.e9-10. ⟨10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.05.012⟩
ISSN: 0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.05.012⟩
Popis: International audience; Congenital isolated H-type tracheoesophageal fistula (H-TEF) is a rare malformation of the airways. Surgery should not be delayed once the diagnosis is established. Identification of the fistula during surgery is a prerequisite for a successful outcome. Intubation or cannulation of the H-TEF with a catheter can help the surgeon to identify the fistula. A rigid bronchoscope is generally used for cannulation of the fistula. Cannulation of an H-TEF in a newborn with a flexible bronchoscope has the merit of simplicity and safety. We report the insertion of a catheter in an isolated H-TEF in a newborn using a flexible bronchoscope and think that this method can be easily applied.
Databáze: OpenAIRE