Esophageal atresia with tracheo-esophageal fistula

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Unwell

Patient Data

Age: Neonate

Lucency in the midline of the lower neck / thoracic inlet consistent with dilated upper esophagus. This contains a looped tube representing a failed attempt at passing a nasoenteric tube. There is gas within the bowel with the stomach being particularly distended.

Findings are those of esophageal atresia with distal tracheo-esophageal fistula.

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