Publications by authors named "Claudia M Dillier"
Background: Fiberoptic tracheoscopy assisted repair of tracheoesophageal fistula (TARTEF) has been reported to be useful for the surgeon with regards to identification of the fistula and proper fistula ligation. The aim of this article is to report our 10-year experience using TARTEF with intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV) during tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) repair in newborns.
Methods: With ethical committee approval, we included all patients undergoing TARTEF from 1995-2005.
Background: Tropisetron is a long-acting 5HT3 receptor antagonist and was shown to be effective in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after tonsillectomy. The aim of the study was to compare the effects of early vs late intraoperative administration of tropisetron with regard to prevention of PONV during the first 48 h after extubation.
Methods: In a randomized double-blind study, we investigated 120 children aged 1-12 years undergoing general anesthesia for tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy.
Background: The aim of the study was to compare liver tissue oxygenation determined by near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) with central venous oxygen saturation (SvO(2)) and intestinal perfusion as measured by gastric intramucosal pH (pHi) in pediatric surgical patients.
Methods: Twenty children undergoing craniofacial surgery with expected major intraoperative blood loss were studied. NIRS tissue oxygenation index (TOI(Liver)) and pHi values were recorded.
Purpose: To present a case of laryngeal damage in an infant caused by a too large and inappropriately designed cuffed tracheal tube.
Clinical Features: A 13-month-old child undergoing cardiac surgery was intubated with an uncuffed endotracheal tube with an internal diameter (ID) of 4.0 mm.