Supraclavicular approach to cervical esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula

J Pediatr Surg. 1985 Jun;20(3):242-3. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3468(85)80112-3.

Abstract

This is a report of a patient with esophageal atresia with a blind upper pouch and a lower pouch fistula, both in the neck. The preoperative radiologic appearance of an air-filled esophagus behind the trachea suggested a higher than normal fistula. Preoperative bronchoscopy confirmed the cervical position of the fistula and, as a result, a supraclavicular incision was used to approach both the atresia and fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Esophageal Atresia / complications
  • Esophageal Atresia / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Atresia / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Methods
  • Radiography
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula / complications
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula / surgery*