Ramaswamy, Samavedhy ; Sharma, Surinder K. ; Mitra, Diup K. ; Gupta, Arun K. ; Chattopadhyay, Tushar K. (1992) Congenital tracheoesophageal fistula in a young adult Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 62 (7). pp. 594-595. ISSN 0004-8682
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Abstract
Congenital tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TEF) is rare in adults. Patients who present with repeated attacks of chest infection since birth or cough, choking and cyanosis during feeding should be investigated for TEF. It should be possible to detect all cases of tracheo-oesophageal fistulae using bronchoscopy, oesophagoscopy and CT either singly or in combination. These investigations also help in deciding on the route of exploration and the type of surgery. Disconnection of the abnormal fistulous tract brings dramatic relief of symptom and prevents further pulmonary damage.
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| Keywords: | 'H' Type Tracheo-oesophageal Fistula |
| ID Code: | 69159 |
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