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Operative approaches to H fistula repair
| Approach | N |
|---|---|
| Right cervical | 258 |
| Left cervical | 22 |
| Anterior cervical | 1 |
| Right thoracotomy | 10 |
| Thoracoscopic | 25 |
| Thoracoscopic converted to open | 5 |
| Endoscopic glue | 1 |
| Endoscopic YAG laser | 1 |
| Electrocautery (converted to open due to oesophageal injury) | 3 |
