Recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula after thoracoscopic repair: vanishing clips as a potential sign

We present a case of a neonate who underwent surgery for esophageal atresia (EA) with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) with an unusual finding on postoperative chest radiographs. In retrospect, this was a clue to a recurrent TEF: disappearance of the surgical clips from the site of surgical repair. K...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatric surgery international 2011-12, Vol.27 (12), p.1357-1359
Hauptverfasser:	Schlesinger, Alan E., Mazziotti, Mark V., Cassady, Christopher I., Pimpalwar, Ashwin P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bronchoscopy - methods Case Report Diagnosis, Differential Esophageal Atresia - surgery Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Infant, Newborn Medicine Medicine & Public Health Pediatric Surgery Pediatrics Postoperative Complications Radiography, Thoracic Recurrence Surgery Suture Techniques - instrumentation Thoracoscopy - adverse effects Tracheoesophageal Fistula - diagnosis Tracheoesophageal Fistula - etiology Tracheoesophageal Fistula - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	We present a case of a neonate who underwent surgery for esophageal atresia (EA) with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) with an unusual finding on postoperative chest radiographs. In retrospect, this was a clue to a recurrent TEF: disappearance of the surgical clips from the site of surgical repair. Knowledge of this radiographic finding could aid in the diagnosis of a recurrent fistula in patients with previous repair of EA.
ISSN:	0179-0358 1437-9813
DOI:	10.1007/s00383-011-2902-8