Open AccessFlexible bronchoscopy in diagnosis and management of dual tracheoesophageal fistula: A case series
Author(s) -
Wong Matthew D.,
Gauld Leanne M.,
Masters I. Brent
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2978
Subject(s) - medicine , tracheoesophageal fistula , bronchoscopy , flexible bronchoscopy , surgery , radiology , fistula , endoscopy , general surgery
Dual and H‐type tracheoesophageal fistulae can present major diagnostic and management difficulties. A methodological approach with flexible bronchoscopy and a guide wire cannulation technique was used to diagnose, localize, and aid operative surgical management in five children with dual and H‐type tracheoesophageal fistulae. All children had successful outcomes.