Noncommunicating tubular duplication of the upper pouch in esophageal atresia without fistula.
We report a unique combination of an esophageal atresia without fistula associated with a tubular noncommunicating esophageal duplication. The diagnosis was made at delayed repair and led to a successful outcome.
Tröbs
Ralf-Bodo
RB
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Catholic Foundation Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University of Bochum, D-44627 Herne, Germany. ralf-bodo.troebs@marienhospital-herne.de
Barenberg
Karin
K
Vahdad
M Reza
MR
Tannapfel
Andrea
A
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male