Presentation of H-Type Tracheoesophageal Fistula in Two Adolescents: Delayed Diagnosis

Congenital tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) results from the failure of lateral septation on the digestive and respiratory tracts during the embryonic stage of development. TEF is usually diagnosed during infancy, because > 98% of patients with TEF are associated with atresia of the esophagus which may have potential life-threatening complications.1 The isolated fistula without esophageal atresia, termed as H-type, accounts for approximately 4% of tracheoesophageal malformations. Early diagnosis of H-type TEF can be difficult because of nonspecific symptoms.

Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - June 16, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Deniz Aygun, Senol Emre, Serdar Nepesov, Gonca Tekant, Haluk Cokugras, Y ıldız Camcıoglu Tags: Brief communication Source Type: research