Twins with oesophageal atresia and the CHARGE association.
Twins are rarely concordant for oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula. Such a case is presented and their similar associated anomalies described. The CHARGE association is considered as a possible diagnosis and the aetiological implications considered.
Farquhar
J
J
University Department of Surgical Paediatrics, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill NHS Trust, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Carachi
R
R
Raine
P A M
PA
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D003103:Coloboma; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008850:Microphthalmos; D009898:Optic Disk / Q000002:abnormalities; D011379:Prognosis; D012160:Retina / Q000002:abnormalities; D013577:Syndrome; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000601:surgery; D014427:Twins