Suspension Microesophagoscopy for Endoscopic Suture Closure of Pediatric Tracheoesophageal Fistula.

This article discusses a case study of a 15-year-old male with a recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) who underwent suspension microesophagoscopy for endoscopic suture closure. Traditional endoscopic repair methods for wide, short TEFs have been challenging, often requiring a thoracoscopic or open approach. However, this patient's medical history and narrow trachea made those options less feasible. Suspension microesophagoscopy allowed for improved exposure and the placement of sutures from the esophageal side, resulting in a successful closure of the TEF. This technique shows promise as an alternative for endoscopic closure of difficult-to-treat TEFs. [Extracted from the article]