Diagnosis of a Proximal Tracheoesophageal Fistula Using Three-Dimensional CT Scan: A Case Report

Saleem Islam; Ellen Cavanaugh; Richard Honeke; Ronald B. Hirschl

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2003.09.032

Diagnosis of a Proximal Tracheoesophageal Fistula Using Three-Dimensional CT Scan: A Case Report

Saleem Islam, Ellen Cavanaugh, Richard Honeke, Ronald B. Hirschl

Department of Surgery, Medical College, Pakistan

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Abstract

Missed proximal tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEF) after repair of an esophageal atresia (EA) with distal TEF are rare. The diagnosis usually is made on the basis of bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy, which can be inaccurate. Recent advances in computerized tomography (CT) have allowed saggital, coronal, and 3-dimensional reconstruction of any structure or organ. The authors report a case in which 3-dimensional CT was used to assist in the diagnosis of a missed proximal TEF in a 16-year-old girl.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	100-102
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Volume	39
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2003.09.032
Publication status	Published - Jan 2004

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Helical computerized tomography
Tracheoesophageal fistula

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