A new method of tracheoesophageal fistula treatment: Using an atrial septal defect occluder device for closure—The first Turkish experience
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DOI: 10.1007/s11748-018-0933-y
Abstract: ObjectiveOne of the techniques used in the treatment of tracheoesophageal fistula is applying the umbrella catheter, designed for closure of atrial septal defects, in this region. In the literature, we have encountered only 9 case… read more here.
Keywords: atrial septal; septal defect; tracheoesophageal fistula; occluder device ... See more keywords
Right main bronchus para-occluder fistula closure with a septal defect occluder
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DOI: 10.1177/0218492319854240
Abstract: We present a case of successful closure of a para-occluder fistula. The bronchopleural fistula occurred after a right-sided pneumonectomy performed for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Initial closure of the bronchopleural fistula with the use of an atrial… read more here.
Keywords: closure; septal defect; occluder; fistula ... See more keywords