Stomach rupture associated with esophageal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula, and ventilatory assistance

Abstract

When infants with tracheoesophageal fistula require ventilatory assistance, gastric distention may ultimately result in perforation and pneumoperitoneum. This report describes four neonates with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula who experienced such a complication.