J Korean Soc Neonatol.  2004 Nov;11(2):225-229.

A Case of H-type Tracheoesophageal Fistula Diagnosed by Esophagography in Prone Position

• Cho EY
• Kim KS
• Lim JW
• Cheon EJ
• Ko KO
• Kim KY

Abstract

An H-type tracheoesophageal fistula is a rare congenital condition of which incidence is approximately 1: 50, 000-80, 000 births. Although patient usually has recurrent respiratory symptoms such as choking episodes and cyanotic spells, its rarity and atypical symptoms may delay its detection. Besides, conventional esophagogram often fail to find the defect. We reported a case of H-type tracheoesophageal fistula, diagnosed by tube esophagram with infant in the prone position. During the test, contrast medium was injected while the catheter is slowly withdraws from lower esophagus.

Keyword

H-type tracheoesophageal fistula; Esophagography; Prone position

MeSH Terms

Airway Obstruction
Catheters
Esophagus
Humans
Incidence
Infant
Parturition
Prone Position*
Tracheoesophageal Fistula*