Missed Proximal Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) in a Neonate with Type D Esophageal Atresia

Autor: Julia E. Menso, Maud A. Reijntjes, Matthijs W. Oomen, Rico N.P.M. Rinkel, Suzanne W.J. Terheggen-Lagro, Ramon R. Gorter
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports, Vol 12, Iss 01, Pp e4-e6 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2194-7619
2194-7627
DOI: 10.1055/a-2227-6389
Popis: We present the case of a patient with the rare type D esophageal atresia (EA), diagnosed after correction of an EA initially diagnosed as type C. Routine postoperative contrast esophagogram showed a missed proximal tracheoesophageal fistula. This case report illustrates the potential difficulties to diagnose type D EA.
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