Recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula after thoracoscopic repair: vanishing clips as a potential sign

被引:11
作者
Schlesinger, Alan E. [1 ]
Mazziotti, Mark V. [2 ,3 ]
Cassady, Christopher I. [1 ]
Pimpalwar, Ashwin P. [2 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Texas Childrens Hosp, Dept Pediat Radiol, Houston, TX 77030 USA
[2] Texas Childrens Hosp, Dept Pediat Surg, Houston, TX 77030 USA
[3] Baylor Coll Med, Houston, TX 77030 USA
关键词
Esophageal atresia; Tracheoesophageal fistula; Surgical clips; Thoracoscopic surgery; ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA; EXPERIENCE; COMPLICATIONS;
D O I
10.1007/s00383-011-2902-8
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
We present a case of a neonate who underwent surgery for esophageal atresia (EA) with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) with an unusual finding on postoperative chest radiographs. In retrospect, this was a clue to a recurrent TEF: disappearance of the surgical clips from the site of surgical repair. Knowledge of this radiographic finding could aid in the diagnosis of a recurrent fistula in patients with previous repair of EA.
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页码:1357 / 1359
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