Scappaticci E, Ruffini E, Oliaro A, Mancuso M, Filosso P L, Rastelli M
Cattedra di Chirurgia Toracica, Università degli Studi di Torino.
Minerva Chir. 1993 Oct 15;48(19):1107-9.
Successful closure of a iatrogenic tracheoesophageal fistula by means of bronchoscopic application of fibrin glue in a 77-year old patient is reported. The fistula was completely obliterated after a single application of the glue, with resolution of the clinical and radiological signs. The procedure may be suggested as an alternative to surgery or as first attempt before surgery in very selected patients with TEF.
