International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2014
Review Case ReportsPostoperative recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula: an unusual complication of oxidized regenerated cellulose (Surgicel®).
Oxidized regenerated cellulose (Surgicel(®)) is a commonly used material in Pediatric Surgery. We present a case of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (RTEF) repaired by Surgicel(®). In this case, tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) recurred due to migration of Surgicel into the tracheal and esophageal lumen.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2014
Case ReportsUse of an endoscopic urology basket to remove bronchial foreign body in the pediatric population.
Foreign body (FB) aspiration is a common problem in the pediatric population. Rigid bronchoscopy is considered the treatment of choice for removal of tracheobronchial FB. ⋯ This report's main purpose is to inform physicians on the benefit of flexible bronchoscopy and of the potential use of the endoscopic urology basket for tracheobronchial FB retrieval. We hope that the flexible bronchoscopy and the endoscopic basket will become a standard tool in FB retrieval kits for pediatric otolaryngologists who deal with this issue on a routine basis.