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Update Course Rewind 2025: The Recurrent TEF Problem

Video Published 2026-07-24 Updated 2026-07-24

Topic Overview

This video, featuring experts from Cincinnati Children's, discusses the challenging management of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) years after initial repair. Dr. Douglas von Allmen presents a clinical scenario and highlights the risk of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury during re-repair. The episode emphasizes a transtracheal approach to improve surgical exposure and minimize potential harm to the RLN, thereby reducing long-term voice and aspiration issues.

Keywords

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