Tracheoesophageal Fistula in a Newborn

Abstract

images in clinical medicineT h e ne w e ngl a nd jou r na l o f m e dicine n engl j med 371;16 nejm.org october 16, 2014 e23 A full-term baby girl, born to a 24-year-old woman (gravida 1) at 36 weeks of gestation, had choking, cyanosis, and seizures after the first feeding, 2 hours after birth. The mother had had preeclampsia and oligohydramnios during pregnancy. A tracheoesophageal fistula was identified in the infant (see video) and surgically corrected. The symptoms resolved, and the patient gained weight. She was discharged home 3 days after surgery.