Congenital tracheobiliary fistula: a case report with review of literature

Pediatr Surg Int. 2011 Aug;27(8):899-905. doi: 10.1007/s00383-011-2879-3. Epub 2011 Apr 24.

Abstract

Congenital tracheo-or-bronchobiliary fistula is a rare anomaly. Here, we present a malnourished child with persistent and recurrent respiratory symptoms. Flexible bronchoscopy and imaging studies were carried out to ascertain the diagnosis, anatomy and associated anomalies prior to surgery. Patient underwent successful corrective surgery with complete resolution of symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biliary Fistula / congenital*
  • Biliary Fistula / diagnosis
  • Biliary Fistula / surgery
  • Bronchial Fistula / congenital*
  • Bronchial Fistula / diagnosis
  • Bronchial Fistula / surgery
  • Bronchoscopy / methods
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Positron-Emission Tomography
  • Thoracotomy / methods*