H-type tracheo-oesophageal fistula: appearance on three-dimensional computed tomography and virtual bronchoscopy

H-type tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) is a rare type of fistula without oesophageal atresia. The symptoms are usually present at birth, but the diagnosis is often delayed. Traditionally, contrast oesophagography and/or fiberoptic bronchoscopy are used to confirm the diagnosis. We describe the ima...

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Published in:Pediatric surgery international 2001-11, Vol.17 (8), p.642-643
Main Authors: LE, S. D. V, LAM, W. W. M, TAM, P. K. H, CHENG, W, CHAN, F. L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Bronchoscopy
Esophagus
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Infant
Male
Malformations
Medical sciences
Pneumology
Respiratory system : syndromes and miscellaneous diseases
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
Tracheoesophageal Fistula - diagnosis
Tracheoesophageal Fistula - diagnostic imaging
Tropical medicine
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Summary:H-type tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) is a rare type of fistula without oesophageal atresia. The symptoms are usually present at birth, but the diagnosis is often delayed. Traditionally, contrast oesophagography and/or fiberoptic bronchoscopy are used to confirm the diagnosis. We describe the imaging features of a case of H-type TOF seen on three-dimensional computed tomography and virtual bronchoscopy and the usefulness of these techniques in pre-operative evaluation.
ISSN:0179-0358
1437-9813
DOI:10.1007/s003830100012