Obstetric fistula, a complication of dystocic labor neglected in the social and developmental context, shows the progress made in improving health status in developing countries [1]. The difficulty of treating vesico-vaginal fistulas is well known and the proposed repair techniques are numerous [2]. The choice of the way of approach is not unequivocal, because the best way is that the comfort o...

able esophageal stents provide a new alternative in the treatment of patients with benign refractory esophageal stenoses. Despite encouraging preliminary results published in a small series of case reports [1–4], potential complications of biodegradable stents, like those seen with self-expandable plastic stents (SEPS) and self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS), have not been addressed yet. We ...

SUMMARY A radiologically gasless abdomen in a neonate with EA is usually regarded as being pathognomonic of an absence of distal T.E.F. It has been estimated that up to 1.5% of patient with a distal fistula may have a radiologically gasless abdomens as a manifestation of a very small fistula plugged with mucus. In this case a contrast study via the gastrostomy demonstrated a fistula between th...

Congenital tracheoesophageal fistulas are a common congenital anomaly that is usually diagnosed prenatally or during the neonatal period. The condition is usually characterized by an esophageal atresia associated with a communication between the trachea and the esophagus. Maternal polyhydramnios is commonly seen in cases of esophageal atresia. The diagnosis can be confirmed prenatally by ultras...

How to cite: Gharpure V. Esophageal atresia with/without tracheoesophageal fistula. QUESTIONS 1. What clinical and sonographic features should make one suspect esophageal atresia in a pregnancy? 2. What is the quickest method of diagnosing esophageal atresia, with or without tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF)? 3. What management principles should be followed in a newborn with esophageal atresia ±...

The Sengstaken-Blakemore tube (SB tube) is used to control esophageal or gastric variceal bleeding in emergencies, and various complications have been reported following its use. Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is an extremely rare complication after SB tube insertion. We herein present a case of an 80-year-old female patient who experienced TEF after repeated insertion of the SB tube to contro...

Acquired nonmalignant tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a rare clinical condition with multiple etiologies, although post-intubation injury is the most common cause. TEFs can be fatal if left untreated due to devastating pulmonary complications caused by tracheobronchial contamination and poor nutrition. Herein, we present a case of complete healing of a post-intubation TEF under conservative ...

Obstetric fistula is treatable by surgery, although access is usually limited, particularly in the context of conflict. This study examines the profile of women attending fistula repair surgery in three hospitals in Somalia. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Somalia from August to September 2016. Structured questionnaires were administered to 81 women who registered for fistula repair su...

Obstetric fistula, one of the most devastating consequences of prolonged obstructed labour, is a historical issue in the developed world. However, it is still prevalent in resource poor countries like Ethiopia. The objective of this review article is to describe the epidemiology of obstetric fistula and its management, with specific emphasis on the experience of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital...