Missed Proximal Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) in a Neonate with Type D Esophageal Atresia

• Main Authors: Julia E. Menso (Author), Maud A. Reijntjes (Author), Matthijs W. Oomen (Author), Rico N.P.M. Rinkel (Author), Suzanne W.J. Terheggen-Lagro (Author), Ramon R. Gorter (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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We present the case of a patient with the rare type D esophageal atresia (EA), diagnosed after correction of an EA initially diagnosed as type C. Routine postoperative contrast esophagogram showed a missed proximal tracheoesophageal fistula. This case report illustrates the potential difficulties to...