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Lateral Traumatic Esophago-Cutaneous fistula in a Child; Platelet-Rich Fibrin Glue Challenge.

TitleLateral Traumatic Esophago-Cutaneous fistula in a Child; Platelet-Rich Fibrin Glue Challenge.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsJoudi, M., Alamdari D. Hamidi, Hyradfar M., Rahimi H. Reza, Saremi E., Fathi M., Shojaeian R., & Koliakos G.
JournalIran Red Crescent Med J
Volume15
Issue3
Pagination256-9
Date Published2013 Mar
ISSN2074-1804
Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The endoscopic fibrin glue or platelet-rich fibrin glue (PRFG) injection is an easy, safe and effective technique for the fistula. So far, the use of fibrin glue has been limited to selected cases.CASE REPORT: Our case is a three years old male child with a neck trauma resulting in a Esophago-Cutaneous fistula after a 3 month period of follow up we decided to use PRFG for this lesion after fine debridement of the fistula tract, and the surrounding fibrosed tissue twice with a one week interval. Our visit after two weeks showed complete recovery and normal general condition. A contrast study revealed complete disappearance of the lesion.CONCLUSIONS: In our case the PRFG completely resolved a long-standing fistula resistant to exhaustive conservative management. The treatment with PRFG has been proved to be effective in the selected cases and it seems that traumatic esophago-cutaneous fistula may be one of these selections. Application of fibrin sealant should be considered early in the management of these difficult clinical problems.

DOI10.5812/ircmj.7975
Alternate JournalIran Red Crescent Med J
PubMed ID23984009
PubMed Central IDPMC3745758

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