Congenital chylothorax: report of unique case associated with 'H' -type tracheo-oesophageal fistula.
A case of congenital chylothorax associated with a congenital 'H'-type tracheo-oesophageal fistula is reported. The development of the thoracic duct is described and the possible embryological association with tracheo-oesophageal fistula is discussed. The management of the case is reviewed.
D002916:Chylothorax / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery