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Neural monitoring during H-type tracheoesophageal fistula division: A way to decrease recurrent laryngeal nerve injury?

Authors :
Tiffany Wright
Ronald B. Hirschl
Peter C. Minneci
Christa Grant
Dave R. Lal
Mary E. Fallat
Source :
Journal of pediatric surgery. 54(8)
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Isolated tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a rare condition with a previously reported high incidence of vocal cord paresis. A technique using recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring is described as a strategy to potentially minimize the risk of vocal cord dysfunction in this patient population.

Details

ISSN :
15315037
Volume :
54
Issue :
8
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric surgery
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....b3a7299d79d7c58876bdabf36f117bf8