Right phrenic nerve palsy following long-gap esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula repair
SujitK Chowdhary,
AshitoshD Pokharkar,
M Aditya
et al.
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BSTRACT
Esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) are surgically correctable congenital anomalies with reported surgical common complications such as anastomotic leaks, recurrent TEF, and esophageal strictures; however, phrenic nerve injury (PNI) is a very rare but possible complication which we have highlighted in our case report. Here, we report a baby girl operated for long-gap EA and TEF having respiratory distress and failed attempts to wean off oxygen support.… Show more
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