Congenital tracheobiliary fistula

J Pediatr Surg. 2010 Apr;45(4):E9-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.01.018.

Abstract

Congenital tracheobiliary fistula is a rare malformation that can present with a variety of respiratory symptoms. We present a case of a newborn patient with a tracheobiliary fistula and severe respiratory insufficiency needing extracorporal membrane oxygenation to recover.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biliary Fistula / congenital
  • Biliary Fistula / surgery
  • Biliary Fistula / therapy*
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / therapy*
  • Respiratory Tract Fistula / congenital
  • Respiratory Tract Fistula / surgery
  • Respiratory Tract Fistula / therapy*
  • Tracheal Diseases / congenital
  • Tracheal Diseases / surgery
  • Tracheal Diseases / therapy*