Presentation
Presented with failure to tolerate feeds. Losing weight. Normal pre-natal US. Normal pregnancy and delivery.
Patient Data
Age: 3 days
Gender: Male
From the case:
Tracheo-esophageal fistula - distal fistula
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There is a coiled NG tube in the upper esophagus. Gas in stomach and proximal small bowel. Lungs are well expanded and clear. Appearances are suggestive of a TOF-OA with distal fistula (the commonest type)
From the case:
Tracheo-esophageal fistula - distal fistula
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The NG tube has been removed and a Replogle tube has been inserted.
Case Discussion
Appearances of congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula. Esophageal atresia with distal tracheo-esophageal fistula is the commonest type making up 85% of all TOF-OA.