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A safe and effective surgical approach for congenital tracheo-oesophageal fistula in adults

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Congenital tracheo-oesophageal fistula in adults is a very rare condition; there is no standard surgical procedure for adult patients. This case report describes a successful surgical treatment of an adult congenital tracheo-oesophageal fistula using a central sternotomy approach and summarizes the specific surgical steps. We believe that this approach is a safe and effective method for treating such disease.

Source: Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery

DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivaf097

Authors: Jiangshan Ai, Lianzheng Zhao, Huijiang Gao, Yucheng Wei

Institution: Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University

Language: English

Topic: Esophageal and GI Pathology

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,258