The treatment of recurrent tracheo-oesophageal fistula with biosynthetic mesh
| 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 |