Camera-based Endoscopy Allows Spontaneous Breathing Diagnostic Management in Neonates With Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age0-28
SponsorPapa Giovanni XXIII Hospital
About this trial
The investigators aim to compare rigid tracheoscopy versus flexible tracheo-video-endoscopy in neonates requiring diagnostic assessment before undergoing a congenital tracheoesophageal fistula repair.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Neonates who have undergone surgical repair of esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula at ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, from 1 January 2013 onwards
Written informed consent signed by both parents or legal guardian
Disqualifiers
Refusal or inability to obtain informed consent from parents or legal guardian
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- tracheoscopy performed with rigid optical tracheoscopy
- flexible video endoscopy of trachea
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov