Double-barrel adult congenital broncho-esophageal fistulae—images

Congenital broncho-oesophageal fistulae (CBEF) are foregut developmental anomalies. They are formed due to the persistent attachment between the developing tracheal bud and the foregut in the embryo. They commonly present in young age and patients present with symptoms of recurrent respiratory tract...

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Published in:Indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 2021-03, Vol.37 (2), p.200-202
Main Authors: Joseph, Prakash, Gnanamuthu, Birla Roy, Paul, Negine, Abraham, Vijay
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiac Surgery
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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Summary:Congenital broncho-oesophageal fistulae (CBEF) are foregut developmental anomalies. They are formed due to the persistent attachment between the developing tracheal bud and the foregut in the embryo. They commonly present in young age and patients present with symptoms of recurrent respiratory tract infections and low body weight. Only one case of a double CBEF has been reported in literature so far. Here we present a congenital double barrel broncho-oesophageal fistula in a middle aged lady, which is a rare presentation. Definitive treatment involves division and repair of the fistula along with resection of the damaged portion of lung in select cases. We publish these images due to the rarity of a double fistula.
ISSN:0970-9134
0973-7723
DOI:10.1007/s12055-020-01047-3