title: Delayed diagnosis of high proximal tracheoesophageal fistula in esophageal atresia and a novel approach to the treatment of tracheomalacia by submanubrial tracheopexy.
abstract: An infant with esophageal atresia (EA) had delayed diagnosis of proximal tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) and severe tracheomalacia. We recommend bronchoscopy via laryngeal mask or rigid bronchoscopy to rule out associated TEF in infants diagnosed with esophageal atresia, as flexible bronchoscopy via endotracheal tube may not provide complete visualization of the trachea. We also describe a novel cervical approach to tracheopexy via neck incision for treatment of associated severe tracheomalacia in this infant.
authors.affiliation: Division of Hospital Pediatrics, The University of Calgary, Calgary, AB Canada ; Alberta Children's Hospital, Room C3-208, 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB T2B 6A8 Canada.
authors.forename: Candice
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bjornson
authors.affiliation: Alberta Children's Hospital, Room C3-208, 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB T2B 6A8 Canada.
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brindle
authors.affiliation: Division of Hospital Pediatrics, The University of Calgary, Calgary, AB Canada.
authors.forename: Ja Michelle
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Bailey
authors.affiliation: Division of Hospital Pediatrics, The University of Calgary, Calgary, AB Canada.
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Mitchell
authors.affiliation: Division of Hospital Pediatrics, The University of Calgary, Calgary, AB Canada.
authors.forename: Melissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Soles
keywords: Esophageal atresia; Tracheoesophageal fistula; Tracheopexy