Neural monitoring during H-type tracheoesophageal fistula division: A way to decrease recurrent laryngeal nerve injury?

J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Aug;54(8):1711-1714. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.10.059. Epub 2018 Oct 31.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring*
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve / physiology*
  • Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injuries / prevention & control*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula / complications
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula / surgery*
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis / etiology
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis / prevention & control