Repair of congenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistula by electrocautery

• DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2021.101943
• Publication Date: 2021-06-12T15:46:16Z
• Authors: Maria Barbian; Nikhila Raol; April Landry; Jonathan Meisel; Matthew T. Santore; Sarah Keene
• Keywords: Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Congenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistula is a rare type of congenital malformation. In this malformation, the esophagus remains unobstructed, complicating and delaying diagnosis. We present our experience with three infants who were initially treated by minimally invasive approach via endoscopy electrocautery. Two patients ultimately required surgical procedure after failure to close electrocautery despite multiple attempts over several months. One was successfully second procedure. center, endoscopically out If considering electrocautery, providers families should recognize that may need be performed times before closed. Additionally, failed put at risk for complications such as respiratory decompensation, pneumonia poor growth prolong hospitalization. • h-type closure endoscopic 2 3 repair. 1 endoscopy. Patients requiring repair had