Tracheal agenesis: Recognition and management

A case of congenital agenesis of the trachea with esophagobronchial fistula is presented and the literature on the subject reviewed. A therapeutic plan is proposed for the management of this lesion in the immediate postnatal period.

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Published inJournal of pediatric surgery Vol. 7; no. 2; pp. 112 - 118
Main Authors Altman, R.Peter, Randolph, Judson G., Shearin, Robert B.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.04.1972
Subjects
Abnormalities, Multiple - surgery
Bronchial Fistula - complications
Bronchography
Esophageal Fistula - complications
Esophagus - diagnostic imaging
Esophagus - surgery
Gastrostomy
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Trachea - abnormalities
Trachea - embryology
Trachea - surgery
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Summary:A case of congenital agenesis of the trachea with esophagobronchial fistula is presented and the literature on the subject reviewed. A therapeutic plan is proposed for the management of this lesion in the immediate postnatal period.
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ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/0022-3468(72)90483-6