Tracheal and esophageal atresia with trachea-esophageal fistula – A rare co-occurrence with high mortality

Tracheal and esophageal atresia with trachea-esophageal fistula – A rare co-occurrence with high mortality

We present a rare case of simultaneous esophageal and tracheal atresia with trachea-esophageal fistula in a premature infant with VACTERL association. Although multiple surgical interventions were attempted in the management of this patient, the patient expired, reflecting the low survival rates ass...

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Main Authors: Lauren S. McTaggart, Stacia S. Pfost, Taylor P. Williams, Divya Ramdas, Alexandra Rapp, Akshita S. Pillai, Harshwardhan M. Thaker, Ravi S. Radhakrishnan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Subjects:
Esophageal atresia
Tracheal atresia
Trachea-esophageal fistula
VACTERL
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576620303523

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