Title
Incidental tracheal diverticulum discovered 30 years after tracheo-esophageal fistula repair
Publication Date
2015
Journal Title
J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol
Abstract
Tracheo-esophageal fistula is a well-described congenital abnormality treated surgically upon diagnosis. Although respiratory-related and reflux-related complications are frequent, recurrent fistula and diverticulum can occur. This case report describes the rare occurrence of a gross type B fistula repaired at birth, which was then asymptomatic for nearly 30 years until presentation with chest pain. Upon workup, the patient was found to have an isolated tracheal diverticulum without recurrent fistula. We highlight the need for a focused workup despite the length of time since fistula repair and the varied treatment modalities described in the literature.
Volume Number
22
Issue Number
1
Pages
73-5
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2015/01/16
Status
Faculty; Northwell Researcher
Facility
School of Medicine; Northwell Health
Primary Department
Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
PMID
DOI
10.1097/lbr.0000000000000122