Keywords
Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula; H-Type; Esophagus
Abstract
H type oesotracheal fistula is a rare congenital malformation of the esophagus that poses difficult problems of diagnosis that can sometimes be delayed till the adulthood. Multiple radiologic investigations are necessaries to make diagnosis. Surgical repair is indicated once diagnostic done.
A 2 days old male baby was admitted in NICU for respiratory distress. History start since birth with caught, cyanosis and tachypnea after each oral feeding. A gastric tube was inserted and chest X ray shows it in the stomach. Congenital trachea-esophageal fistula was suspected and oesophagram was done confirming this diagnosis. Surgical repair was performed through cervical incision and post-operative evolution was simple.
Clinical futures, pathogenesis and management of this pathology are discussed.
Citation
Khemakhem R, Riazulhaq M and Cherbini M. H-Type Tracheoesophageal Fistula in New Born. How to Avoid Delay in Diagnosis? SM J Pediatr Surg. 2016; 2(3): 1020.