Enhanced estimation strategy for determining the location of tracheoesophageal fistula in a preterm, low-birth-weight infant with congenital esophageal atresia type C and duodenal atresia: a case report

Enhanced estimation strategy for determining the location of tracheoesophageal fistula in a preterm, low-birth-weight infant with congenital esophageal atresia type C and duodenal atresia: a case report

Abstract Background In esophageal atresia type C, identifying the tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) location is crucial for airway management. However, a thin bronchoscope may not always be available. Case presentation We report on a low-birth-weight neonate with esophageal atresia type C who required...

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Main Authors: Seirin Yamazaki, Yusuke Miyazaki, Yoshie Taniguchi, Shoichi Uezono
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-07-01
Series:JA Clinical Reports
Subjects:
Tracheoesophageal fistula
Esophageal atresia
Preterm
Low-birth-weight infant
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40981-024-00730-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40981-024-00730-3

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