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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2015; 06(01): 032-034
DOI: 10.4103/0976-5042.155252
Case Report
Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India

Use of a double.channel endoscope for closure of a surgically failed chronic benign tracheoesophageal fistula using over-the-scope-clip

Saumil K. Shah
Department of Gastroenterology, Criticare Hospital, Mumbai
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Publication Date:
26 September 2019 (online)

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Abstract

This case reports the use of a double-channel therapeutic gastroscope to permanently close a surgically failed chronic, benign tracheoesophageal fistula following endotracheal intubation in an elderly lady, using the over-the-scope-clip. Argon plasma coagulation seems essential in such smooth chronic fistulas to make the edges raw. A double-channel therapeutic gastroscope would be ideal for such cases, especially in larger fistulas.

Key words

Argon plasma coagulation - endotherapy - OTSC clip - tracheoesophageal fistula
 

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