Isolated Congenital Tracheobiliary Fistula

Background

Congenital tracheobiliary fistula is a rare developmental anomaly with a persistent communication between the biliary system and the trachea.

Characteristics

A 7-day-old baby with severe respiratory distress and aspiration pneumonia.

Outcome

Tracheobilliary fistula identified on bronchoscopy. Open surgical excision of fistula was followed by improvement.

Message

This condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intractable aspiration pneumonia.