Abstract
A new variant of esophageal atresia (EA) with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) associated with duodenal atresia is reported. The TEF was between the lower pouch and the trachea, with a cystic dilatation in the midportion. The tracheal end of the fistula was obstructed by a membranous septum at both ends of a cystic dilatation, leading to a diagnosis of pure EA (gasless abdomen). After the lower pouch was opened beyond the cystic dilatation, 100 ml nonbilious fluid was obtained. A laparotomy revealed a type III atresia of the first part of the duodenum.
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Sinha, C.K., Gangopadhyay, A.N., Sahoo, S.P. et al. A new variant of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula and duodenal atresia: a diagnostic dilemma. Pediatr Surg Int 12, 186–187 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01349995
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