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Case Reports
. 2023 May-Jun;28(3):260-262.
doi: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_171_22. Epub 2023 May 2.

Tracheoesophageal Fistula with Bilateral Facial Cleft: A Rare Occurrence

Nitin James Peters  1 , Shaswati Behera  1 , Ramyasree Bade  1 , Shivani Dogra  1 , Shailesh Solanki  1 , Ram Samujh  1
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Tracheoesophageal Fistula with Bilateral Facial Cleft: A Rare Occurrence

Nitin James Peters et al. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2023 May-Jun.

Abstract

Commissural or lateral facial cleft (macrosomia), classified at Tessier number 7 craniofacial clefts, is a rare congenital anomaly usually associated with deformities of other structures developed from the first and second branchial arches. It affects the esthetics and functional aspect of the oral cavity. Bilateral transverse cleft occurring alone is uncommon and it's with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) has not been reported to the best of our knowledge. We report a case of esophageal atresia (EA) and TEF with macrosomia. EA was repaired, and the patient was discharged on full feeds. He is awaiting cleft repair.

Keywords: Bilateral macrosomia; Tessier number 7; craniofacial clefts; tracheoesophageal fistula.

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Figure 1
(a) Baby with macrosomia, bilateral facial clefts, and salivary drool. (b) Bilateral low-set ears with pretragal appendages
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Figure 2
(a) Radiograph with OG Coil at T3. (b) Postoperative radiograph
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