Clinical Studies of Congenital Esophageal Atrisia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula.
- Author:
Soon Ok SOHN
1
;
Seockoo BAI
;
Jong Soo KIM
;
Chang Jun COE
;
Duk Jin YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Won Ju Christian Hospital, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Anal Canal;
Classification;
Diagnosis;
Esophageal Stenosis;
Fistula;
Gangwon-do;
Heart Defects, Congenital;
Humans;
Male;
Parturition;
Pneumothorax;
Polyhydramnios;
Pregnancy;
Tracheoesophageal Fistula*
- From:Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
1979;22(7):507-511
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We have reviewed 12 cases of congenital T-E fistula during the period of 20 years from Jan. 1957 to Dec. 1976, who were hospitalized at Severance hospital and WonJu Christian Hospital. The diagnosis was confirmed by esophagography and surgery. And we obtained following results. 1. Ten cases out of 12 were type A according to Holinger's classification and 7 were male. 2. The most common complication in those pregnancy was hydramnios which was observed in 5 cases, 6 cases of 12 have combined anomalies; congenital heart disease (2 cases), imperforated anus (2 cases) 3. The common clinical menifestation were regurgitation after feeding, profuse oral secretion, respiratory difficulty. 4. Four out of 5 cases who had corrective surgery within 72 hours after birth were survived and 5 cases had surgical treatment after 72 hours were died. 5. The complication after surgery were esophageal stricture, aspiration peneumonia and pneumothorax.
