A case of clinically detectable arterio-venous fistula following coronary angiography by right radial approach is reported. It is a rare complication. It may be clinically detectable only days or weeks following the procedure.

Reno alimentary fistulae are rare. The article describes various types of reno alimentary fistulae including rarer calico colic fistula and vesico colic fistula due to diverticulosis. The clinical features and management is discussed; and the relevant literature reviewed.

a b c Ch. Amith Kumar, Ch. Rakesh, Ch. Sahay a b c Assistant Professor, Post graduate student, Senior resident, Department of Pediatrics, Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar , Andhra Pradesh, India. Address for correspondence: Dr. Ch. Rakesh, Post graduate student, Department of Pediatrics, Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar , Andhra Pradesh, India. Email: rakesh....

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...

We can draw several conclusions from an analysis of our series: 1. Although prematurity remains to be an important factor in the survival of infants with major surgical or medical disease, the more important risk factor in esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula concerns: a. Severity of associated anomalies that are uncorrectable and fatal b. Associated complication from the disease or...