Preserving the azygos vein when repairing esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula accompanied by interrupted inferior vena cava

Autor: William N. Evans, Ruben J. Acherman, Kelly Kogut
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Pediatric Surgery International. 30:345-347
ISSN: 1437-9813
0179-0358
DOI: 10.1007/s00383-013-3422-5
Popis: This report describes an infant born with esophageal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula, right-sided diaphragmatic hernia, and an interrupted inferior vena cava (IVC) that underwent successful repair. The report emphasizes the importance of diagnosing an interrupted IVC prior to tracheoesophageal repair.
Databáze: OpenAIRE