Closure of a Cervical H-Type Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Abstract

Congenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistulae in adults are infrequent. In surgery, the essential components (defining, cutting, and suturing the fistula, and preventive interposition of muscle flap) must be performed precisely. We undertook these procedures through a small collar incision. Based on results of preoperative images, the fistula was identified under minimum dissection between the trachea and esophagus. After cutting and suturing the fistula, a sternohyoid muscle flap was interposed.

Key words

Sternohyoid muscle flap - H-type tracheoesophageal fistula

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