J Korean Pediatr Soc.  1979 Jul;22(7):507-511.

Clinical Studies of Congenital Esophageal Atrisia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula

• Sohn SO
• Bai S
• Kim JS
• Coe CJ
• Yoon DJ

Abstract

We have reviewed 12 cases of congenital T-E fistula during the period of 20 years from Jan. 1957 to Dec. 1976, who were hospitalized at Severance hospital and WonJu Christian Hospital. The diagnosis was confirmed by esophagography and surgery. And we obtained following results. 1. Ten cases out of 12 were type A according to Holinger's classification and 7 were male. 2. The most common complication in those pregnancy was hydramnios which was observed in 5 cases, 6 cases of 12 have combined anomalies; congenital heart disease (2 cases), imperforated anus (2 cases) 3. The common clinical menifestation were regurgitation after feeding, profuse oral secretion, respiratory difficulty. 4. Four out of 5 cases who had corrective surgery within 72 hours after birth were survived and 5 cases had surgical treatment after 72 hours were died. 5. The complication after surgery were esophageal stricture, aspiration peneumonia and pneumothorax.

MeSH Terms

Anal Canal
Classification
Diagnosis
Esophageal Stenosis
Fistula
Gangwon-do
Heart Defects, Congenital
Humans
Male
Parturition
Pneumothorax
Polyhydramnios
Pregnancy
Tracheoesophageal Fistula*