Abstract
Isolated tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a rare condition with a previously reported high incidence of vocal cord paresis. A technique using recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring is described as a strategy to potentially minimize the risk of vocal cord dysfunction in this patient population.
Keywords:
Tracheoesophageal fistula.
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MeSH terms
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring*
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Male
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
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Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve / physiology*
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Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injuries / prevention & control*
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Retrospective Studies
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Tracheoesophageal Fistula / complications
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Tracheoesophageal Fistula / surgery*
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Vocal Cord Paralysis / etiology
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Vocal Cord Paralysis / prevention & control