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