Closure of a Tracheoesophageal Fistula by Bronchoscopic Application of Fibrin Glue and Decontamination of the Oral Cavity

A tracheoesophageal fistula was successfully closed with a fibrin adhesive applied by means of a fiberoptic bronchoscope, instead of by esophagoscopy. To facilitate closure of the fistula, the technique was combined with decontamination of the oral cavity, to avoid bacterial contamination. The proce...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Chest 1991-08, Vol.100 (2), p.578-579
Hauptverfasser:	Antonelli, Massimo, Cicconetti, Franco, Vivino, Gabriella, Gasparetto, Alessandro
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administration, Topical Adult Amphotericin B - therapeutic use Bacteria - drug effects Biological and medical sciences Bronchoscopy Colistin - therapeutic use Drug Therapy, Combination Fibrin Tissue Adhesive - administration & dosage Fibrin Tissue Adhesive - therapeutic use Humans Male Medical sciences Mouth - microbiology Pneumology Respiratory system : syndromes and miscellaneous diseases Tobramycin - therapeutic use Tracheoesophageal Fistula - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	A tracheoesophageal fistula was successfully closed with a fibrin adhesive applied by means of a fiberoptic bronchoscope, instead of by esophagoscopy. To facilitate closure of the fistula, the technique was combined with decontamination of the oral cavity, to avoid bacterial contamination. The procedure is proposed as an alternative to surgery for critically ill patients. (Chest 1991; 100:578-79)
ISSN:	0012-3692 1931-3543
DOI:	10.1378/chest.100.2.578