Clinical Trial: Trichloroacetic Acid for Endoscopic Tracho-esophageal Fistula Repair

Study Status: Enrolling by invitation
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Trichloroacetic Acid for Endoscopic Tracho-esophageal Fistula Repair

Brief Summary:

Today Endoscopic repair of recurrent Tracheesophageal fistula (TEF) is a safe procedure. Using Trichlosiacetic acid 50% (TCA) for endoscopic aplication of the fistula was reported with a good results ( 4 cases). There were no serious advers effects.

The investigators want to use also TCA 50% for endoscopic repair in children with recurrent TEF.

Detailed Summary:

Today Endoscopic repair of recurrent Tracheesophageal fistula (TEF) is a safe procedure. Using Trichlosiacetic acid 50% (TCA) for endoscopic aplication of the fistula was reported with a good results ( 4 cases). There were no serious advers effects.

We want to use also TCA 50% for endoscopic repair in children with recurrent TEF.

Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization

Current Primary Outcome: Closure of the fistula

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: clinical and pulmonary improvment

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Hadassah Medical Organization

Dates:
Date Received: January 27, 2011
Date Started: January 2011
Date Completion: January 2013
Last Updated: January 31, 2011
Last Verified: January 2011