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Pediatr Surg Int
; 26(12): 1233-6, 2010 Dec.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20703883
RESUMO
Congenital H-type fistulae are a rare abnormality. They commonly present with only minor respiratory complications and can, therefore, be difficult to identify. Conventionally, correction is via a ligation performed via either a cervical or thoracotomy incision, dependant on the fistula site. Thoracoscopic repair is emerging as a tenable alternative to traditional approaches and offers some advantages. This paper details the technical aspects of the thoracoscopic ligation of an H-type fistula.