Trans-cervical tracheal resection and repair of acquired tracheoesophageal fistula secondary to button battery ingestion

Injuries related to button battery ingestion have become increasingly common in children. Recognition of battery ingestion is often delayed and thus leads to serious esophageal injury. Resultant distal acquired tracheoesophageal fistulas are difficult to safely access and repair. Herein, we report t...

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Main Authors: Conor H. Smith, Robert T. Maxson, Gresham T. Richter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-06-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576615300701