Preterm Infant with Congenital Tracheal Diverticulum in the Presence of Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Alessandra Glover Williams, Janet McNally, Julian Gaskin, Ela Chakkarapani

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Abstract

A 32+4-week-preterm neonate was operated on day 1 for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula with a tight primary anastomosis and closure of a tracheoesophageal fistula. Postoperatively, he needed ventilation for 6 days. Post-extubation, he needed continuous positive airway pressure support for increased work of breathing, increasing oxygen requirement, and respiratory acidosis when respiratory support was weaned. Further, during the post-operative period, he had right hemidiaphragmatic paresis and acute lifethreatening events requiring manual high-pressure, non-invasive positive pressure ventilation resuscitation. These complications were considered, and a computed tomography assisted by three-dimensional reconstruction was performed. This revealed a congenital tracheal diverticulum and severe tracheomalacia which was confirmed with microlaryngoscopy and bronchoscopy. The presentation and the diagnostic dilemma surrounding this rare diagnosis are discussed in this case report.
Original languageEnglish
Article number44
JournalJournal of Neonatal Surgery
Volume7
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Oct 2018

Keywords

  • Infant
  • Newborn
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula
  • Esophageal atresia

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