title: H-type tracheoesophageal fistula.
abstract: We are reporting a case of a newborn infant who was admitted to the Neonatal unit of the Tikur Ambessa Hospital. The baby was diagnosis to have H-type tracheoesophageal fistula. The patient presented with choking, coughing and sneezing during breast-feeding. The definitive diagnosis was made by Fluoroscopy guided Barium swallow X ray at the age of 21 days. Surgical intervention was done and the baby was discharged in good condition.
authors: Addis Ababa University, Medicine Faculty, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
authors: Irka Balleste
authors: IB
authors: Lopez
authors: Bogale
authors: B
authors: Worku
mesh_terms: D001466:Barium Sulfate; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate