A Case of Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula Plugged Using ASD Closure Device
Background
50 years old female, a known patient of locally advanced carcinoma thyroid- post surgical status with Tracheostomy- 2 years back, presented with dysphagia and cough while swallowing.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Endoscopy showed defect in cervical Esophagus communicating with Trachea. Imaging confirmed Benign Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula. The fisula was plugged using ASD closure device.
Patient tolerated oral intake post procedure without complication. There was no cough while swallowing.
Esophageal opening of Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula
ASD closure device inner flange deployed in Esophagus
External portion of ASD device at Tracheostomy opening
About Author –
Dr. Viswanath Reddy, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad
MD, DM (Gastro)
Dr. Viswanath Reddy D
About Author –
Dr. M.S Aditya, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad
MD, DM (Cardiology)
Dr. M S Aditya
About Author –
Dr. Sreekanth CN, Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad
MS, M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
