Successful Closure of a Benign Refractory Tracheoesophageal Fistula Using an Over-the-Scope Clip after Failed Esophageal Stent Placement and Surgical Management
- Author:
Nonthalee PAUSAWASDI
1
;
Chotirot ANGKURAWARANON
;
Tanyaporn CHANTAROJANASIRI
;
Arunchai CHANG
;
Wanchai WONGKORNRAT
;
Somchai LEELAKUSOLVONG
;
Asada METHASATE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Clinical Endoscopy 2020;53(3):361-365
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEFs) have traditionally been managed surgically, but the endoscopic approach is widely performed as a less invasive alternative. Different closure techniques have been proposed with inconsistent results. An over-the-scope clip (OTSC) appears to be a reasonable option, but long-term results have not been well defined. We report the long-term outcomes of a complex case of successful closure of a benign refractory TEF using an OTSC after failed surgical management and esophageal stent placement.
