Anesthetic management of trachea esophageal fistula posted for thoracotomy and gastrostomy

B Anusha; P. Rajeshwar; Chokkalla Anusha; B.Manaswini

Anesthetic management of trachea esophageal fistula posted for thoracotomy and gastrostomy

Authors

B Anusha 3rd year Post Graduate, Department of Anaesthesia: Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
P. Rajeshwar Professor, Department of Anaesthesia: Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Chokkalla Anusha 3rd year Post Graduate, Department of Anaesthesia: Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
B.Manaswini 3rd year Post Graduate, Department of Anaesthesia: Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana,India

Keywords:

Tracheoesophageal fistula, Oesophageal atresia, Neonate

Abstract

Tracheoesophageal fistula and oesophageal atresia are a surgical emergency, presenting during first week of extrauterine life they are usually associated with other congenital anomalies. They are usually complicated due to aspiration of gastric contents leading to pneumonia and respiratory distress. Ligation of fistula and reconstructive anastomosis of the ends of oesophagus is mainstay of treatment. Anaesthesia and skill of anaesthesiologist during pre, intra and post operative periods plays the key role in successful treatment and survival of neonate.

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Published

2021-11-22

How to Cite

B Anusha, P. Rajeshwar, Chokkalla Anusha, & B.Manaswini. (2021). Anesthetic management of trachea esophageal fistula posted for thoracotomy and gastrostomy. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 4(20), 384–385. Retrieved from https://www.ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/3293