This podcast discusses the work up, operative management, and follow-up management of tracheoesophageal fistulas. Dr. Todd Ponsky is an associate professor of surgery and pediatrics and pediatric surgeon at Akron Children's Hospital. Dr. Avraham Schlager is a pediatric surgeon at Akron Children's Hospital. Dr. Daniel von Allmen is the surgeon-in-chief, Lester W. Martin chair of pediatric surgery, senior vice president of the surgical services, and professor at University of Cincinnati department of surgery. Audio Index 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:27 Diagnosis of TEF 00:06:21 Preoperative planning 00:07:09 Management of TEF with right sided aortic arch 00:09:00 Timing of Repair in stable patient 00:09:56 Management of patient with respiratory compromise prior to OR 00:10:58 Temporizing maneuvers to help improve respiratory function 00:13:26 Ma ...