title: Esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula associated with situs inversus totalis.
abstract: Esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula with situs inversus totalis is an extremely rare association. We are presenting a case of a preterm neonate suffering from similar condition. Fistula ligation with primary repair was done via left thoracotomy to avoid technical difficulties. Preoperative echocardiography should be done to confirm dextrocardia and disposition of the aortic arch.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, 700014 India.
authors.forename: Shibsankar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Barman
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, 700014 India.
authors.forename: Kartik Chandra
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Mandal
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, 700014 India ; 7E, Dinobandhu Mukherjee Lane, Sibpur, Howrah, 711102 West Bengal India.
authors.forename: Ram Mohan
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Shukla
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, 700014 India.
authors.forename: Biswanath
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mukhopadhyay
keywords: Esophageal atresia; Left thoracotomy; Preterm neonate; Situs inversus totalis