In most babies with this condition, the top end of the lower esophagus abnormally connects to the windpipe, a connection called a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). Some babies with esophageal atresia ...

ESOPHAGOTRACHEAL fistula resulting from a foreign body lodged in the esophagus is rare. 1 One caused by a swallowed denture is reported below, and attention is called to the difficulties ...

Due to his recent PVI ablation, there was a suspicion for the possibility of an atrial‐esophageal fistula with subsequent food embolism. The patient underwent an exploratory thoracotomy, with ...

This film was not examined before surgery. At thoracotomy the esophagus was normal, and there was no tracheoesophageal fistula. A rent in the posterior, inferior and lateral wall of the pharynx on ...

use of methods other than RF energy that may have a lesser tendency to produce esophageal injury leading to fistula formation when targeting tissue near the esophagus. Each will be considered in turn.

An esophageal stricture is a gradual narrowing of the esophagus, which can lead to swallowing difficulties. Healthcare providers diagnose it in about 10 percent of people with gastroesophageal reflux ...

Aim: Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is the most common urogenital acquired fistula, and has remained a scourge and of public health importance. VVF can be repaired by transvaginal approach, ...

Dr. Davidov performed combined esophageal resection with circular resection and tracheal plastic surgery for esophageal cancer complicated by esophageal-tracheal fistula. He was the first in oncology ...

Barrett's esophagus can be treated with lifestyle modifications, medications, and surgery. While prevention is undoubtedly important, there are valuable ways to avoid harmful health effects of Barrett ...

Please cite this article as: Petrarolha SM, Dedivitis RA, Perruccio FG, Quirino IA. Esophagus foreign body in the thyroid gland. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2020;86:S64–S66. Study linked to Department of ...

Boston Scientific reports no incidences of stroke, pulmonary vein stenosis, atrio-esophageal fistula or major access complications. OPTION, a randomized head-to-head study, compares Watchman ...