EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 2 MIN
Update Course Rewind 2025: The Recurrent TEF Problem
from Stay Current in Pediatric Surgery
This video, featuring experts from Cincinnati Children's, discusses the challenging management of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) years after initial repair. Dr. Douglas von Allmen presents a clinical scenario and highlights the risk of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury during re-repair. The episode emphasizes a transtracheal approach to improve surgical exposure and minimize potential harm to the RLN, thereby reducing long-term voice and aspiration issues.
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