Abstract
We report a patient with a giant tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) planned for reconstructive surgery. Because mechanical ventilation in any form was technically impossible, we successfully used venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) without the need for mechanical ventilation.
Author supplied keywords
Cite
CITATION STYLE
APA
van Drumpt, A. S., Kroon, H. M., Grüne, F., van Thiel, R., Spaander, M. C. W., Wijnhoven, B. P. L., & Miranda, D. D. R. (2017). Surgery for a large tracheoesophageal fistula using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 9(9), E735–E738. https://doi.org/10.21037/jtd.2017.08.03
Register to see more suggestions
Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.
Already have an account? Sign in
Sign up for free