Pericarial flap aortopexy: An easy and safe technique in the treatment of tracheomalacia

A 5-month-old boy who had been operated for esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula was presented with recurrent life-threatening apneic spells, expiratory stridor and difficulty in feeding. Diagnosis of tracheomalacia was confirmed by bronchoscopy and pericardial flap aortopexy was perform...

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Published inJournal of cardiovascular surgery Vol. 43; no. 2; p. 295
Main Authors Koyluoglu, G, Gunay, I, Ceran, C, Berkan, O
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Turin Edizioni Minerva Medica 01.04.2002
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Summary:A 5-month-old boy who had been operated for esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula was presented with recurrent life-threatening apneic spells, expiratory stridor and difficulty in feeding. Diagnosis of tracheomalacia was confirmed by bronchoscopy and pericardial flap aortopexy was performed. Pericardial flap aortopexy is a relatively simple procedure with minimal risk to the aorta. Minimal dissection is required and there are no sutures placed in the aortic wall, thus avoiding the risk of tears.
ISSN:0021-9509
1827-191X