Combined endoscopical treatments for tracheo-esophageal fistula developed during V-V ECMO for severe COVID-19: A case series

Artif Organs. 2022 Mar;46(3):506-508. doi: 10.1111/aor.14101. Epub 2021 Nov 9.

Authors

Antonino Granata¹, Gennaro Martucci², Giacomo Emanuele Maria Rizzo^{1

3}, Antonio Arcadipane², Mario Traina¹

Affiliations

¹ Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS - ISMETT, Palermo, Italy.
² Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS - ISMETT, Palermo, Italy.
³ Section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Health Promotion Sciences Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, PROMISE, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.

No abstract available

Keywords: Covid-19; ECMO; SARS-CoV 2; endoscopy; tracheo-esophageal fistula.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
COVID-19 / complications*
Endoscopy / methods*
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation*
Female
Humans
Male
Tracheoesophageal Fistula / etiology
Tracheoesophageal Fistula / surgery*
Tracheostomy / adverse effects*