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Thulium LASER for endoscopic closure of tracheoesophageal fistula in esophageal atresia's spectrum: an appropriate tool?

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Retrospective study of 11 pediatric patients evaluates Thulium LASER for endoscopic closure of tracheoesophageal fistulas. Success rates differed significantly: 50% for recurrent TEF after esophageal atresia repair versus only 20% for H-type fistulas, with one severe complication. Authors recommend open surgery as first-line for H-type fistulas.

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Tracheoesophageal Fistula Esophageal Atresia Thulium Laser Pediatric Surgery Endoscopic Closure H-type Fistula

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#PediatricSurgery #EsophagealAtresia #EndoscopicTreatment #ThuliumLaser

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Thulium LASER for endoscopic closure of tracheoesophageal fistula in esophageal atresia's spectrum: an appropriate tool?. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2020-10-18. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/3205

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