Abstract
There is a risk of developing a fatal trachea–innominate artery fistula following laryngotracheal separation for the prevention of intractable aspiration pneumonia. We developed a novel technique of surgical closure of the larynx to avoid this complication and provide long-term cannula-free care.
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Ise, K., Kano, M., Yamashita, M. et al. Surgical closure of the larynx for intractable aspiration pneumonia: cannula-free care and minimizing the risk of developing trachea–innominate artery fistula. Pediatr Surg Int 31, 987–990 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-015-3780-2
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