Presentation of an H-type tracheoesophageal fistula in an adolescent male with cystic fibrosis: A case report and review of literature.
Clin Imaging
; 60(1): 38-47, 2020 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
Congenital TEFs without esophageal atresia are rare but may occur more frequently than previously documented in literature. Careful history is required to suspect the diagnoses, as most patients will present with coughing associated with solid or liquids, recurrent unexplained pulmonary infections and complaints with eating. Some patients may show signs of chronic airway changes from recurrent aspiration pneumonia at the time of presentation. Diagnosis is challenging, with multiple imaging modalities including x ray, CT scan and esophogram able to identify a fistula. Surgery is required to improve quality of life and prevent chronic airway changes, and most cases repaired have no complications.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fístula Traqueoesofágica
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Imaging
Asunto de la revista:
DIAGNOSTICO POR IMAGEM
Año:
2020
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Article