کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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4108819 | 1605656 | 2016 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
Children with congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula and esophageal atresia need surgical intervention for their survival. Apart from the several gastro-intestinal and respiratory problems that often follow surgery, there is an increased risk of impaction of foreign body above the reconstructed esophagus that becomes stenosed and/or dysmotile. Here we illustrate a case of a six-year-old boy who underwent repair of a sporadic form of congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula with esophageal atresia at the age of three months, presenting with impaction of a glass marble above the repaired esophageal segment. This report adds to the long-term care of reconstructed aerodigestive tract in children in the form of strict vigilance from the parents and care-givers so as to keep them safe from small objects that can potentially result in impacted foreign bodies.
Journal: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - Volume 17, Issue 1, March 2016, Pages 7–10