An unusual presentation of congenital bronchoesophageal fistula.

Abstract

We present the case of a 5-week-old neonate with multiple congenital abnormalities including a broncho-oesophageal fistula, which showed radiological features suggestive of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Emergency limited barium swallow done was initially reported as a case of diaphragmatic hernia. Autopsy revealed pus within the right lung, and a fistulous connection between the oesophagus and an intralobar sequestrated lung. No diaphragmatic hernia or intra-abdominal organ abnormality were seen, and an occipital meningomyelocoele was also confirmed.

• Authors: O M Atalabi, A G Falade, O M Obajimi, O O Akinyinka, S B Lagundoye, P O Ibinaiye
• Journal: West African journal of medicine (West Afr J Med) 2004 Jan-Mar Vol. 23 Issue 1 Pg. 88-90 ISSN: 0189-160X [Print] Nigeria
• PMID: 15171538 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Bronchi (abnormalities)
• Bronchial Fistula (congenital, diagnosis)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Esophagus (abnormalities)
• Female
• Humans
• Infant