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Sharp recanalization of an esophageal occlusion after repair of esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal stricture. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2005 Oct;16(10):1401-5

Date

10/14/2005

Pubmed ID

16221914

DOI

10.1097/01.RVI.0000167870.64427.2D

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-26844580745 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   4 Citations

Abstract

Esophageal atresia with an associated tracheoesophageal fistula is a congenital anomaly requiring surgical correction. Recurrent stricture is the most common complication of surgical repair and is usually treated with mechanical dilation. Rarely, a recurrent completely obstructive stricture can cause obliteration of the anastomosis, preventing passage of a wire for dilation. This condition requires operative correction. In the case presented herein, the obliterated esophageal lumen from an obstructing stricture was operatively corrected with use of a novel transluminal technique. The obstruction was successfully crossed with a modified Chiba biopsy needle covered in a dilator through a gastrostomy. After subsequent balloon dilation, the lumen has remained patent for more than 3 years without significant complication.

Author List

Vo NJ, Racadio JM, Inge TH

Author

Nghia (Jack) Vo MD Chief, Professor in the Radiology department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Catheterization
Esophageal Atresia
Esophageal Stenosis
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Tracheal Stenosis
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Treatment Outcome