The treatment of recurrent tracheo-oesophageal fistula with biosynthetic mesh

Van Niekerk, Martin Louis; Roos, W.L.

dc.contributor.author	Van Niekerk, Martin Louis
dc.contributor.author	Roos, W.L.
dc.date.accessioned	2012-08-22T09:49:19Z
dc.date.available	2012-08-22T09:49:19Z
dc.date.issued	2012-08
dc.description.abstract	One of the most serious and frustrating complications after successful primary repair of a tracheoesophageal fistula is a recurrent fistula, the incidence of which is reported as 5 - 15%. Secondary recurrences following fistula re-closure are also not uncommon. Traditional therapy for a recurrent tracheo-oesophageal fistula (RTF) involves a repeat thoracotomy, with its associated risks and significant morbidity. An endoscopic procedure provides an attractive alternative.	en_US
dc.description.uri	http://www.hmpg.co.za/journaldetail.php?journalno=8	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Van Niekerk, ML & Roos, WL 2012, 'The treatment of recurrent tracheo-oesophageal fistula with biosynthetic mesh', South African Journal of Surgery, vol. 50, no. 3, pp. 106.	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0038-2361 (print)
dc.identifier.issn	2078-5151 (online)
dc.identifier.other	10.7196/SAJS.1054
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2263/19629
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Health and Medical Publishing Group	en_US
dc.rights	Health and Medical Publishing Group	en_US
dc.subject	Recurrent tracheo-oesophageal fistula (RTF)	en_US
dc.subject	Biosynthetic mesh	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Fistula, Tracheoesophageal -- Treatment	en
dc.title	The treatment of recurrent tracheo-oesophageal fistula with biosynthetic mesh	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US