Tracheal agenesis and esophageal atresia with proximal and distal bronchoesophageal fistulas
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, vol.43, no.8, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 43 Issue: 8
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.04.015
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Inonu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Tracheal agenesis (TA) is an extremely rare, typically fatal congenital tracheal malformation. Lack of prenatal symptoms and emergent presentation usually lead to a failure to arrive at the correct diagnosis and manage die airway properly before the onset of irreversible cerebral anoxia. Esophageal atresia (EA) encompasses a group of congenital anomalies comprising an interruption of the continuity of the esophagus with or without a persistent communication with the trachea, In 86% of cases, there is a distal tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF); in 7%, there is no fistulous connection, whereas in 4%, there is a TEF without atresia. We report the case of an infant born with TA and EA with proximal and distal bronchoesophageal fistulas. During 3 consecutive antenatal ultrasound examinations, there had been polyhydramniosis, difficulty visualizing the stomach, and dilatation of proximal esophagus, leading to a presumptive diagnosis of EA. The clinical presentation, embryology, classification, and surgical management are discussed. (C) 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.