A RARE CASE OF TRACHEOESOPHAGEAL FISTULA H TYPE

Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) without associated esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare congenital anomaly. Diagnosis in neonatal period is usually not made and most of the patients are treated as cases of pneumonia. A case of H -type of tracheoesophageal fistula, diagnosed within week of delivery based upon choking and cyanosis on first trial feed, being reported. Diagnosis was confirmed with bronchoscope. Through transcervical approach fistula was repaired and baby had uneventful post operative outcome.