Laryngotracheal separation and diversion for complicated esophageal atresia with intractable salivary aspiration

Chronic salivary aspiration results in progressive pulmonary deterioration. Laryngotracheal separation and diversion were performed to prevent salivary aspiration in a patient following complex repair for esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula. This highly effective and potentially...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric surgery 1991-11, Vol.26 (11), p.1301-1302
Hauptverfasser:	Bergman, Kerry S., Hoffman, Mark A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anastomosis, Surgical - methods Chronic Disease Deglutition Disorders - etiology Deglutition Disorders - surgery Esophageal Atresia - complications Esophageal Atresia - surgery Female Humans Infant Inhalation Larynx - surgery Pneumonia, Aspiration - etiology Pneumonia, Aspiration - surgery Saliva Tracheoesophageal Fistula - complications Tracheoesophageal Fistula - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	Chronic salivary aspiration results in progressive pulmonary deterioration. Laryngotracheal separation and diversion were performed to prevent salivary aspiration in a patient following complex repair for esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula. This highly effective and potentially reversible procedure should be considered for treatment of chronic salivary aspiration in selected patients.
ISSN:	0022-3468 1531-5037
DOI:	10.1016/0022-3468(91)90604-R