Van Niekerk, Martin LouisRoos, W.L.2012-08-222012-08-222012-08Van 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. 106.0038-2361 (print)2078-5151 (online)10.7196/SAJS.1054http://hdl.handle.net/2263/19629One 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.enHealth and Medical Publishing GroupRecurrent tracheo-oesophageal fistula (RTF)Biosynthetic meshFistula, Tracheoesophageal -- TreatmentArticle