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

25590489

DOI

10.1097/lbr.0000000000000122

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