H-Type Tracheoesophageal Fistula Cannulation for Rapid Intraoperative Localization

Laryngoscope. 2023 Sep;133(9):2425-2427. doi: 10.1002/lary.30536. Epub 2022 Dec 30.

Abstract

Various techniques for tracheoesophageal fistula cannulation have been reported. In this case, we created a loop using a plastic catheter. The loop allowed us to create traction for rapid intraoperative localization and to pull a difficult-to-reach fistula, superiorly into the neck, to be reached through a cervical approach. Laryngoscope, 133:2425-2427, 2023.

Keywords: H-type TEF; isolated tracheoesophageal fistula; rigid esophagoscopy; suspension laryngoscopy; urethral catheter.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization
  • Humans
  • Neck
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula* / surgery