An Unusual Case of Tracheoesophageal Fistulae

An Unusual Case of Tracheoesophageal Fistulae

Acquired tracheoesophageal fistulae (TEF) are commonly due to malignancy (M. F. Reed and D. J. Mathisen, 2003). We present the case of a patient with a deceptive history for TEF and report an approach that provides adequate oxygenation, ventilation, surgical exposure, and postoperative analgesia wit...

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Veröffentlicht in:Case Reports in Medicine 2012-01, Vol.2012 (2012), p.301-303-179
Hauptverfasser: Giquel, Jadelis, Matadial, Christina, Rodriguez-Blanco, Yiliam F., Martinez-Ruiz, Ricardo, Nguyen, Dao, Candiotti, Keith A.
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Zusammenfassung:Acquired tracheoesophageal fistulae (TEF) are commonly due to malignancy (M. F. Reed and D. J. Mathisen, 2003). We present the case of a patient with a deceptive history for TEF and report an approach that provides adequate oxygenation, ventilation, surgical exposure, and postoperative analgesia with excellent outcome.
ISSN:1687-9627
1687-9635
DOI:10.1155/2012/524687