Congenital tracheoesophageal fistula with symptoms commencing at the onset of trauma: Report of a case

Abstract

Congenital tracheoesophageal fistula without atresia can persist and remain undetected without symptoms until adulthood. We have recently encountered such a rare case and also conducted a review of the literature. Symptoms are commonly present during infancy, but occasionally patients do not develop symptoms until adulthood. In this case, it is suggested that the symptoms commenced after the redundant mucosal flap or membrane was broken due to a trauma to the chest.

Traumatic tracheoesophageal fistula in a 5‐year old

“…To date, 69 cases of traumatic tracheoesophageal fistula have been reported including the 61 cases reviewed by Reed et al. (1–9). To our knowledge our case is the youngest patient reported in the literature.…”