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Esophageal lung associated to isolated dextrocardia in a six-month-old infant

Authors :
Syrine Laribi
Malak Boughdir
A. Daib
Rabiaa Ben Abdallah
Rym Kchaou
S. Tlili
N. Kaabar
H. Bouthour
Y. Hellal
Source :
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, Vol 76, Iss, Pp 102115-(2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2022.

Abstract

Congenital bronchopulmonary foregut malformation (CBPFM) is a rare congenital malformation involving both the digestive and the respiratory system. Esophageal lung is an entity belonging to this group. Few cases have been reported. Diagnostic can be a challenge in some case. Much closer cooperation between pediatric surgeons and radiologists is essential to all investigations of these congenital malformations in particular to those associated to other congeniatl abnormality. Herein we describe the diagnostic and therapeutic approach in a six months old girl with esophageal lung.associated to dextrocardia.

Details

ISSN :
22135766
Volume :
76
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....3051e9d6951aa6400746662108ef2bc0
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsc.2021.102115