Successful Closure of a Benign Refractory Tracheoesophageal Fistula Using an Over-the-Scope Clip after Failed Esophageal Stent Placement and Surgical Management

• Main Authors: Nonthalee Pausawasdi (Author), Chotirot Angkurawaranon (Author), Tanyaporn Chantarojanasiri (Author), Arunchai Chang (Author), Wanchai Wongkornrat (Author), Somchai Leelakusolvong (Author), Asada Methasate (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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, bu...