H-type tracheo-oesophageal fistula: appearance on three-dimensional computed tomography and virtual bronchoscopy.
H-type tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) is a rare type of fistula without oesophageal atresia. The symptoms are usually present at birth, but the diagnosis is often delayed. Traditionally, contrast oesophagography and/or fiberoptic bronchoscopy are used to confirm the diagnosis. We describe the imaging features of a case of H-type TOF seen on three-dimensional computed tomography and virtual bronchoscopy and the usefulness of these techniques in pre-operative evaluation.
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S D
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Queen Mary Hospital, 102 Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong.
Lam
W W
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Tam
P K
PK
Cheng
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Chan
F L
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D001999:Bronchoscopy; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging