Neural monitoring during H-type tracheoesophageal fistula division: A way to decrease recurrent laryngeal nerve injury? J Pediatr Surg 2019 Aug;54(8):1711-1714
Date
12/31/2018Pubmed ID
30594308DOI
10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.10.059Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85059189219 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 5 CitationsAbstract
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.
Author List
Wright TN, Grant C, Hirschl RB, Lal DR, Minneci PC, Fallat ME, Midwest Pediatric Surgery ConsortiumAuthor
Dave Lal MD, MPH Chief, Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
HumansInfant
Infant, Newborn
Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring
Male
Postoperative Complications
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injuries
Retrospective Studies
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Vocal Cord Paralysis