Long-term complications in a premature infant with tracheoesophageal fistula.
This is a report of the short- and long-term complications in a premature infant with tracheoesophageal fistula, including those related to central venous alimentation, seizures, chylothorax, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, dental erosions, gastroesophageal reflux, pulmonary problems, and gall stones. It offers analyses of possible alternate methods and treatments, which may have provided a better course.
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000628:therapy; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital* / Q000628:therapy