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Prakash Joseph1, Birla Roy Gnanamuthu1, Negine Paul1, Vijay Abraham1.
Abstract
Congenital broncho-oesophageal fistulae (CBEF) are foregut developmental anomalies. They are formed due to the persistent attachment between the developing tracheal bud and the foregut in the embryo. They commonly present in young age and patients present with symptoms of recurrent respiratory tract infections and low body weight. Only one case of a double CBEF has been reported in literature so far. Here we present a congenital double barrel broncho-oesophageal fistula in a middle aged lady, which is a rare presentation. Definitive treatment involves division and repair of the fistula along with resection of the damaged portion of lung in select cases. We publish these images due to the rarity of a double fistula. © Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons 2020.Entities:
Keywords: Broncho-esophageal fistula; Esophagus congenital anomalies; Surgery
Year: 2020 PMID: 33642718 PMCID: PMC7876179 DOI: 10.1007/s12055-020-01047-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg ISSN: 0970-9134