Congenital tracheobiliary fistula.
Congenital tracheobiliary fistula is a rare malformation that can present with a variety of respiratory symptoms. We present a case of a newborn patient with a tracheobiliary fistula and severe respiratory insufficiency needing extracorporal membrane oxygenation to recover.
Croes
Femke
F
Pediatric Department, Elkerliek Hospital, Postbus 98, 5700 AB Helmond, The Netherlands. femkecroes@hotmail.com
van Nieuwaal
Nancy H
NH
van Heijst
Arno F
AF
van Enk
Gert J
GJ
D001658:Biliary Fistula / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D016156:Respiratory Tract Fistula / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*