Congenital Anomalies of the Esophagus

Achildi, Olga; Grewal, Harsh

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2006.10.010

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“…The prenatal detection rate in our institution was 12%, a result reflecting more aggressive attempts to conduct prenatal diagnosis during the second phase of the study period. The positive predictive value of both polyhydramnios and a small or absent stomach bubble has been reported to be only 56%, making prenatal diagnosis even more difficult9).…”

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An 18-year experience of tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia

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Kim

et al. 2010

Korean J Pediatr

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PurposeTo determine the clinical manifestations and outcomes of patients with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) and esophageal atresia (EA) born at a single neonatal intensive care unit.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted for 97 patients with confirmed TEF and EA who were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit between 1990 and 2007.ResultsThe rate of prenatal diagnosis was 12%. The average gestational age and birth weight were 37+2 weeks and 2.5±0.7 kg, respectively. Thirty-one infants were born prematurely (32%). Type C was the most common. The mean gap between the proximal and distal esophagus was 2 cm. Esophago-esophagostomy was performed in 72 patients at a mean age of 4 days after birth; gastrostomy or duodenostomy were performed in 8 patients. Forty patients exhibited vertebral, anorectal, cardiac, tracheoesophageal, renal, limb (VACTERL) association with at least 2 combined anomalies, and cardiac anomaly was the most common. The most common post-operative complications were esophageal stricture followed by gastroesophageal reflux. Balloon dilatation was performed for 1.3 times in 26 patients at a mean age of 3 months. The mortality and morbidity rates were 24% and 67%, respectively, and the most common cause of death was sepsis. The weight of approximately 40% patients was below the 10th percentile at 2 years of age.ConclusionMortality and morbidity rates of patients with TEF and EA are high as compared to those of infants with other neonatal surgical diseases. Further efforts must be taken to reduce mortality and morbidity and improve growth retardation.

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An 18-year experience of tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia

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Kim

et al. 2010

Korean J Pediatr

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“…Although patients may be asymptomatic, respiratory problems, vomiting, failure to thrive, melena, anemia, or neck swelling may be noted [9]. The infant in the current case report experienced choking and cyanosis after feeding.…”

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Communicating esophageal tubular duplication in a newborn infant

Huang¹,

Wang²,

Liu³

et al. 2011

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

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“…Esophageal atresia (EA) with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) occurs in 2 in 10,000 births with male predominance [27]. This is associated with congenital malformations and VACTERL (vertebral, anal, cardiac, tracheal, esophageal, renal, and limb anomalies) or CHARGE (coloboma, heart defects, atresia choanae, growth retardation, genital abnormalities, and ear abnormalities) syndrome.…”

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Pictorial review of non-traumatic thoracic emergencies in the pediatric population

Wang

Baxi

Rajderkar

2019

Egypt J Radiol Nucl Med

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Background: Non-traumatic thoracic emergencies are commonly encountered emergencies in children. These require prompt diagnosis in order to establish timely management, especially since these patients can rapidly decompensate with hemodynamic and respiratory failure.Main text: The objective of this article is to review various non-traumatic emergent chest pathologies in the pediatric population that a radiologist can encounter in a day-to-day practice. These thoracic emergencies are divided into pleuroparenchymal, cardiac, vascular, esophageal, mediastinal, and thoracic cage etiologies. Conclusions: The timely diagnosis of these conditions is essential for the acute management of these emergencies.

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Congenital Anomalies of the Esophagus

Cited by 49 publications

References 47 publications

An 18-year experience of tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia

An 18-year experience of tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia

Communicating esophageal tubular duplication in a newborn infant

Pictorial review of non-traumatic thoracic emergencies in the pediatric population

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