First-time use of a porcine small intestine submucosal plug device to close an acquired tracheo-esophageal fistula
Abstract Background Acquired tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF) is a rare, life-threatening pathology, responsible for severe comorbidities. Its management is a real therapeutic challenge and remains controversial. Case presentation We report the first case of endoscopic treatment of TEF by using a po...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Japan Surgical Society
2023-06-01
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| Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-023-01670-3 |
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| Summary: | Abstract Background Acquired tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF) is a rare, life-threatening pathology, responsible for severe comorbidities. Its management is a real therapeutic challenge and remains controversial. Case presentation We report the first case of endoscopic treatment of TEF by using a porcine small intestine submucosal (SIS) plug device in a young quadriplegic patient after failed surgical closure by cervicotomy. After 1 year of follow-up, oral feeding of the patient was resumed and no clinical signs of fistula recurrence were evident. Conclusion To our knowledge, we obtained for the first time, a satisfactory result for TEF closure with the use of a porcine SIS plug. |
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| ISSN: | 2198-7793 |