Ineffective ventilation in a very low birth weight infant with H-type Tracheoesophageal Fistula with bilateral chemical pneumonitis. A lesson learned

Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) with or without associated esophageal atresia (EA) in the neonate is challenging to diagnose and manage its complications like aspiration, respiratory distress, and other associated anomalies. To stabilize, ventilate and prepare for surgical correction, understanding...

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Published in:Pakistan journal of medical sciences 2024-01, Vol.40 (2ICON Suppl), p.S91-S93
Main Authors: Ahmad, Faraz, Niaz, Sana, Durrani, Naveed, Kumar, Vikram
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Airway management
Bacterial pneumonia
Case Report
Case reports
Catheters
Esophagus
Fistula
Fistula, Tracheoesophageal
Genetic disorders
Infants (Newborn)
Intubation
Lungs
Pneumonia
Respiratory failure
Stomach
Ventilators
X-rays
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Summary:Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) with or without associated esophageal atresia (EA) in the neonate is challenging to diagnose and manage its complications like aspiration, respiratory distress, and other associated anomalies. To stabilize, ventilate and prepare for surgical correction, understanding the H-nature of disease and anticipation of problems and their management will improve survival. We present a newborn with tracheoesophageal fistula without atresia from resource-limited settings and lessons we learned from the case.
ISSN:1682-024X
1681-715X
DOI:10.12669/pjms.40.2(ICON).8958