Abstract
A patient with isolated esophageal atresia and congenital esophageal stenosis resulting from intramural tracheobronchial remnants (TBR) in the distal esophagus is presented. The esophagographic appearance and operative findings suggesting the presence of TBR are discussed.
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Karagüzel, G., Tanyel, F.C., Akçören, Z. et al. Intramural tracheobronchial remnants associated with esophageal atresia: diagnostic aids. Pediatr Surg Int 8, 138–139 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00184219
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