Isolated Congenital Tracheobiliary Fistula

Pathak, Shweta; Jethi, Shishir; Saoji, Rajendra

Isolated Congenital Tracheobiliary Fistula

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Date

2018-11

Authors

Pathak, Shweta

Jethi, Shishir

Saoji, Rajendra

Publisher

Indian Academy of Pediatrics

Abstract

Background: Congenital tracheobiliary fistula is a rare developmental anomaly with apersistent communication between the biliary system and the trachea. Characteristics: A7-day-old baby with severe respiratory distress and aspiration pneumonia. Outcome:Tracheobilliary fistula identified on bronchoscopy. Open surgical excision of fistula wasfollowed by improvement. Message: This condition should be considered in the differentialdiagnosis of intractable aspiration pneumonia.

Keywords

Aspiration pneumonia, Bronchoscopy, Neonate, Respiratory distress.

Citation

Pathak Shweta, Jethi Shishir, Saoji Rajendra. Isolated Congenital Tracheobiliary Fistula. Indian Pediatrics. 2018 Nov; 55(11): 995-996

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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/199095

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Indian Pediatrics

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