Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula with distal esophageal stenosis: preoperative diagnosis.
This is a presentation of a case of preoperative diagnosis of apparent esophageal atresia and an apparent distal and tracheoesophageal fistula from a peripheral hospital. After surgery, histopathologic findings showed the absence of cartilage and bronchial glands, suggesting the etiology as a fibromuscular stenosis.
Sheth
Naren P
NP
Division of Pediatric Surgery, BJ Wadia Children's Hospital, Bombay, India. drnsheth@hotmail.com
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D003287:Contrast Media; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery
D003287:Contrast Media