Tracheoesophageal Fistula Overview

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What is the definition of Tracheoesophageal Fistula?
A congenital abnormality of the esophagus in which the upper esophagus ends as a blind pouch and does not connect with the lower esophagus; it is often accompanied by a tracheoesophageal fistula. Signs and symptoms in a newborn with this abnormality include excessive salivation, choking, coughing, and the development of cyanosis and respiratory distress when fed.
Who are the top Tracheoesophageal Fistula Local Doctors?
Ryan Chua
Dr. Ryan Chua
Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
Dr. Ryan Chua
Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

Mass Lung And Allergy PC

159 Union St, Suite 102, 
Marlborough, MA 
Offers Telehealth
Languages Spoken English

Ryan Chua is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Dr. Chua and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dariusz Patkowski
Dariusz Patkowski
Wroclaw, DS, PL 

Dariusz Patkowski practices in Wroclaw, Poland. Patkowski and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Endoscopy, and Nephrectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Dave R. Lal
Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
Dr. Dave R. Lal
Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
4855 S Moorland Rd, 
New Berlin, WI 
Accepting New Patients
Languages Spoken English

Dave Lal is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New Berlin, Wisconsin. Dr. Lal and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tracheoesophageal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Oophorectomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Lal is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Tracheoesophageal Fistula Clinical Trials?
The Effect of Neck Hyperextension on Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure in Children
The Effect of Neck Hyperextension on Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure in Children
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Other

Introduction: Patients undergoing surgery under general anaesthesia are frequently intubated with an endotracheal tube (ETT). The safety margin of ETT cuff pressure is between 20-30 cmH2O. Inadequately inflated cuff (\<20 cmH2O) may cause secretions in the mouth, foreign bodies, bleeding due to surgery to escape into the trachea and/or air leakage. As a result of air leakage, the effect of mechanical ventilatio...

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A Multi-Center Randomized Trial of Transanastomotic Tube for Proximal Esophageal Atresia With Distal Tracheoesophageal Fistula Repair
A Multi-Center Randomized Trial of Transanastomotic Tube for Proximal Esophageal Atresia With Distal Tracheoesophageal Fistula Repair
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 05, 2024
Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This trial will compare the effectiveness of two common surgical practices for Type C esophageal atresia repair: esophageal atresia (EA) with distal tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). Infants with EA/TEF requiring surgical intervention will be recruited. Subjects will be randomized to either repair with or without transanstomotic tube (TT) during esophageal anastomosis creation. Primary outcome is s...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center