Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006; 54(8): 554-555
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-924094
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Treatment of a Benign Tracheoesophageal Fistula in a Ventilator Dependent Quadriplegic Patient

Y. Bayrak1 , S. Tanju1 , Y. Suoglu2 , A. Toker1
  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2Department of Otolaryngology, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul, Turkey
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Publication History

Received January 18, 2006

Publication Date:
06 December 2006 (online)

Abstract

Management of an acquired benign tracheoesophageal fistula in a patient who is dependent on mechanical ventilation is controversial, since the usual procedure is weaning before repair. Here, we describe surgical treatment of a tracheoesophageal fistula in a quadriplegic patient with 28 months of follow-up, who has to remain permanently on mechanical ventilation with a tracheostomy cannula.

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