Radical approach to traumatic tracheoesophageal fistula: Use of a biliary stent for esophageal repair in an infant

• Main Authors: Michaela Gaffley (Author), Torrey Fourrier (Author), Swati Pawa (Author), Rishi Pawa (Author), Daniel J. Kirse (Author), Thomas Pranikoff (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The incidence of button battery ingestion has increased over time along with its most alarming complications including tracheoesophageal fistula. Historically this issue has been treated with sternotomy and closure of the fistula. However, morbidity and mortality of this invasive approac...