Congenital broncho-esophageal fistula; presenting as recurrent pneumonia in a 10-years-old child: A case report
This case highlights the importance of considering congenital broncho-esophageal fistula in children with recurrent respiratory infections and feeding related cough. The key to a prompt diagnosis and timely treatment remains high index of suspicion and considering a diagnostic imaging (barium esophagogram) in such patients.
Authors
- Wondu Reta Demissie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3888-0774)
- Hafis Muhammed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4438-2779)
- Seifu Alemu
- Gersam Abera
- Ashenafi Kasaye
Institutions
- Jimma University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.112116
- Primary Topic
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00