Tracheal agenesis with bronchoesophageal fistulas--a case report.

Abstract

Although tracheal agenesis is presently considered to be a rare and fatal anomaly, an increasing number of institutions have been reporting such cases. Reported herein, is a clinical and necropsy report of a premature infant whose tracheal agenesis was associated with broncho-esophageal fistulas and an imperforate anus. Accidental esophageal intubation enabled a perineal anoplasty to be performed under general anesthesia and allowed him to survive for 14 days.

• Authors: K Nakada, H Kitagawa, T Enami, N Yamate, K Tsukada, I Seki
• Journal: The Japanese journal of surgery (Jpn J Surg) Vol. 19 Issue 4 Pg. 494-7 (Jul 1989) ISSN: 0047-1909 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 2810963 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Anus, Imperforate (complications, surgery)
• Bronchial Fistula (complications, congenital, surgery)
• Esophageal Fistula (complications, congenital, surgery)
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Male
• Trachea (abnormalities)