Editorial: Oesophageal Atresia-Tracheoesophageal Fistula

The management of congenital oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula.

Interest in the surgical treatment of congenital atresia of the oesophagus was aroused in this country by the publication of Franklin's paper (1947) in which he reported two infants with oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula successfully operated on by the extra-pleural approach. The fistula was closed and primary oesophageal anastomosis was performed. Franklin estimated the occur...

Oesophageal Atresia with Double Tracheo-oesophageal Fistula.

First trimester findings of combined duodenal and oesophageal atresia with a trachea‐oesophageal fistula

This case demonstrates the ability to diagnose a significant duodenal atresia coexisting with an oesophageal atresia with associated tracheo-oesophageal fistula within the first trimester, however the mechanisms underlying the sonographic features remain uncertain.

Congenital tracheo-oesophageal fistula in the adult.

A case of congenital tracheo-oesophageal fistula without oesophageal atresia in an adult is presented. Surgical repair via a right thoracotomy was successfully undertaken. The 13 previously reported cases in English publications are reviewed.

Adults who survived repair of congenital oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula.

One hundred and twenty five adults who were born before 1969 with oesophageal atresia or tracheo-oesophageal fistula or both and were managed at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, were reviewed. Most enjoyed a normal life. Though over half had difficulties in swallowing and symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux, the symptoms occurred only occasionally and were regarded as inconsequential...