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Congenital Broncheoesophageal Fistula
  • Presence of squamous/columnar/ muscularis mucosa
  • Absence of adherent lymph nodes
  • Complete recovery after resection
Acquired Broncheoesophageal Fistula
  • Absence of normal anatomy
  • Surrounding Inflammation
In our case is most likely a congenital bronchoesophageal fistula.

Why some cases of the Congenital Bronchoesophageal Fistula present quite late in childhood?

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