Intentional tracheoesophageal fistula cannulation for gastric decompression in type C esophageal atresia.

Authors :: Papoff P
Cicchetti R
Montecchia F
Midulla F
Ceccanti S
Cozzi D
Source :: Paediatric anaesthesia [Paediatr Anaesth] 2018 Apr; Vol. 28 (4), pp. 367-369. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Feb 26.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: We describe a nonsurgical technique for managing gastric distention in infants with type C esophageal atresia, involving intubating the trachea with an umbilical catheter and entering the stomach through the fistula as soon as a flexible bronchoscope found its wide-open orifice. This technique might have a special role when gastric distention precedes other commonly used preventive measures.<br /> (© 2018 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)

Subjects :: Bronchoscopes
Bronchoscopy
Esophageal Atresia complications
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn etiology
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn therapy
Tracheoesophageal Fistula complications
Treatment Outcome
Catheterization methods
Decompression methods
Esophageal Atresia therapy
Gastric Dilatation therapy
Tracheoesophageal Fistula therapy

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