Isolated Congenital Tracheobiliary Fistula
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Date
2018-11
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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.
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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