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| | eMedicine - Tracheoesophageal Fistula : Article by Sat Sharma, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FCCP, DABSM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23) |
 | | The third most common anomaly is the H-type fistula, which consists of a TEF without esophageal atresia. |
 | | Palliation consists of relief of obstruction and diversion of contamination from the respiratory tract. |
 | | In the lower thorax, following closure of the esophagus, reinforcement with a flap comprised of pleura, intercostal muscle, and rib periosteum is commonly performed. |
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