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  • Title: [Anesthetic management of a neonate with esophageal atresia with double tracheoesophageal fistulae].
    Author: Maeda L, Kitamura S, Fujimura H, Kawahara R.
    Journal: Masui; 1992 Jul; 41(7):1158-62. PubMed ID: 1495186.
    Abstract:
    We reported the anesthetic management of a 1-day-old female neonate (2,110 gm) with esophageal atresia combined with double tracheoesophageal fistulae, which is classified as Gross type D. Though Gross type C was suspected preoperatively, the proximal fistula was found coincidentally during the preparation of the upper pouch. Because, for one thing, the origin of the proximal fistula was close to the end of the upper pouch (1cm), and for another, the distance between the both fistulae was short (1cm). As for the proximal fistula, it was 2 mm in diameter, and it was easily sealed with the side of the endotracheal tube. No other respiratory managements were needed except frequent suctionings of copious intratracheal secretions. On the other hand, the distal fistula, 10 mm in diameter, caused hypercapnea due to hypoventilation before gastrostomy. It was so big that it is easily intubated. This type of tracheoesophageal fistula is extraordinarily rare and its proximal fistula is difficult to find before, during, and even after operation. The missing of the proximal fistula often provokes severe respiratory infections and furthermore, sepsis postoperatively. It is concluded that in all the cases of tracheoesophageal fistula, the existence of the proximal fistula should be considered without fail and managed accordingly. To diagnose correctly, the use of preoperative bronchofiberscopy is also recommended.
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