Various techniques for tracheoesophageal fistula cannulation have been reported. In this case, we created a loop using a plastic catheter. The loop allowed us to create traction for rapid intraoperative localization and to pull a difficult-to-reach fistula, superiorly into the neck, to be reached through a cervical approach. Laryngoscope, 133:2425-2427, 2023.
Keywords: H-type TEF; isolated tracheoesophageal fistula; rigid esophagoscopy; suspension laryngoscopy; urethral catheter.
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