Open AccessAn unusual presentation of congenital bronchoesophageal fistula
Author(s) -
Omolola Mojisola Atalabi,
Falade Ag,
OM Obajimi,
O. O. Akinyinka,
S. B. Lagundoye,
PO Ibinaiye
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
west african journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0189-160X
DOI - 10.4314/wajm.v23i1.28093
Subject(s) - medicine , congenital diaphragmatic hernia , diaphragmatic hernia , autopsy , presentation (obstetrics) , abnormality , hernia , fistula , lung , diaphragmatic breathing , surgery , radiology , fetus , pathology , pregnancy , alternative medicine , psychiatry , genetics , biology
We present the case of a 5-week-old neonate with multiple congenital abnormalities including a broncho-oesophageal fistula, which showed radiological features suggestive of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Emergency limited barium swallow done was initially reported as a case of diaphragmatic hernia. Autopsy revealed pus within the right lung, and a fistulous connection between the oesophagus and an intralobar sequestrated lung. No diaphragmatic hernia or intra-abdominal organ abnormality were seen, and an occipital meningomyelocoele was also confirmed.