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- Tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEF) are abnormal connections between the esophagus and trachea that can arise from various causes, both cancerous and non-cancerous.
- A common treatment method involves using endobronchial and esophageal stents to help the affected areas heal.
- This case report highlights a successful treatment for a TEF caused by calcified lymph nodes from a past Histoplasmosis infection, utilizing both stents and ACell decellularized porcine urinary bladder matrix to achieve healing.
Article Abstract
Tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEF) are pathologic communications between the esophagus and the trachea or bronchi. The development of a TEF can result from malignant or benign etiologies. A common approach for the treatment of TEFs is the placement of endobronchial and esophageal stents to facilitate healing of the communication. This case report describes the successful treatment of a TEF resulting from calcified mediastinal lymphadenopathy due to a previous Histoplasmosis capsulatum infection. In addition to placement of endobronchial and esophageal stents, the non-healing TEF was treated with ACell (Gentrix) decellularized porcine urinary bladder matrix to facilitate complete closure of the fistulous tract.
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