Esophageal bronchus in an infant—a rare cause of recurrent pneumonia

Pimpalwar, Ashwin; Hassan, Saif F.

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2011.10.004

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“…Multiple malformations in association with this pathology, among them, esophageal atresia, stenosis or duodenal atresia, congenital heart disease, costovertebral malformations, and “pulmonary artery sling,” 14 15 are present and so the VACTERL (vertebral defects, anal atresia, cardiac defects, TEF, renal anomalies, and limb abnormalities) association should be considered, as it was ruled out in our patient. 4 11 12 16…”

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Esophageal Lung in a Preterm Boy—Report on a Multidisciplinary Treatment

Villamizar

Pedraza

et al. 2019

European J Pediatr Surg Rep

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Esophageal lung is a rare entity that results from embryological alterations during the formation of the ventral wall of the anterior intestine. The clinical manifestations of this pathology are vague, including respiratory or digestive symptoms, repetitive respiratory infections, dysphagia, or inability to swallow. The management is based on the exact anatomical and vascular abnormalities. We report the diagnostic and therapeutic approach in a preterm boy with esophageal lung. Also, we present a three-dimensional model for the classification of this pathology. In conclusion, the management relies on proper definition of the anatomy and the surgical strategy.

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confidence: 88%

Esophageal Lung in a Preterm Boy—Report on a Multidisciplinary Treatment

Villamizar

Pedraza

et al. 2019

European J Pediatr Surg Rep

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“…When a primitive mainstem bronchus is joined to the esophagus, the anomaly is known as “esophageal lung” [4] , and when only a lobar bronchus arises from the esophagus, the anomaly is called “esophageal bronchus” [5] . Esophageal lung was first described by Keely et al.…”

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Esophageal lung with rare associated vascular and anorectal malformations

Alsaadi

Alsufiani

Allugmani

et al. 2018

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Esophageal lung is a rare communicating bronchopulmonary foregut malformation in which the main bronchus arising from the trachea is absent. The affected lung is usually hypoplastic and aerated via an anomalous airway originating from the esophagus. Other anomalies such as esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula or VACTERL (vertebral defects, anal atresia, cardiac defects, tracheoesophageal fistula, renal anomalies, and limb abnormalities) association can co-exist. The initial radiographic findings may be normal, but subsequent imaging usually shows progressive and recurrent lung collapse, probably because of recurrent aspiration through the anomalous airway and poor compliance of the affected lung during breathing. In this report, we describe a neonate with esophageal lung and rare associated anomalies, including anorectal malformation, pulmonary artery sling, and inferior vena cava interruption with azygous continuation. To our knowledge, this is the first report of esophageal lung with such associations.

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“…Lobectomy remains the mainstay of surgical management. Consideration should be given to salvaging the lung parenchyma if possible [5]. This is a difficult endeavor in a newborn patient such as ours, when the bronchus measures 2 to 3 mm.…”

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confidence: 97%