| H-type tracheoesophageal fistula in an extremely low birth weight premature neonate: appearance on magnetic resonance imaging. | |
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PMID: 19399000 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Many diagnostic methods have been used to establish the diagnosis for a suspected H-type tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). In case of a strong assumption of an H-type fistula, besides all standard diagnostic work-up tools a more aggressive combined approach is advisable. However, in a critically ill premature infant, conventional invasive investigations could not be performed as being potentially hazardous and not always easy to achieve. We describe the unique imaging features of an H-type TEF on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Our case demonstrates that MR images could be used for diagnosis, and localization of an H-type TEF could be detected safely and accurately in a sick preterm infant. |
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Authors:
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A Gunlemez; Y Anik; L Elemen; M Tugay; A S Gökalp |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association Volume: 29 ISSN: 1476-5543 ISO Abbreviation: J Perinatol Publication Date: 2009 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-04-28 Completed Date: 2009-07-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8501884 Medline TA: J Perinatol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 393-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey. |
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Disease Progression Fatal Outcome Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature Infant, Very Low Birth Weight* Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods* Male Postoperative Complications / physiopathology Sensitivity and Specificity Sepsis / diagnosis*, therapy Tracheoesophageal Fistula / congenital, pathology*, surgery* |
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