Table 1 Types, numbers, and radiological and surgical data of neonatal and infantile fistulas
Type of fistula | Number (34) | Radiology | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
Branchial | 1 | Blind tract with a distal small cavity | Fistulectomy |
Thyroglossal | 2 | A fistulous tract ending at the base of the tongue | Fistulectomy |
Tracheo-esophageal (distal) | 6 | Esophageal atresia with gastric and intestinal gases | Surgical repair of atresia and ligation of the fistula |
Tracheo-esophageal (proximal) | 1 | Esophageal atresia with gasless abdomen | Surgical repair of atresia and ligation of the fistula |
Tracheo-esophageal (H shape) | 1 | A tract between the esophagus and trachea | Ligation of the fistula |
Esophago-cutaneous (iatrogenic) | 1 | A fistulous tract between the esophagus and skin after esophageal atresia repair | Ryle tube insertion |
Esophago-pleural (iatrogenic) | 1 | A fistulous tract between the esophagus and plural after Ryle tube maneuvering | Ryle tube insertion |
Vitello-intestinal | 3 | A fistulous tract between the umbilicus and small intestine | Surgical excision of the fistulous tract |
Urachal | 1 | A fistulous tract between the umbilicus and urinary bladder | Surgical excision of the fistulous tract |
Recto-vesical | 1 | A fistulous tract between the rectal pouch and urinary bladder | Surgical repair during second-stage treatment of imperforate anus |
Recto-urethral (prostatic) | 1 | A fistulous tract between the rectal pouch and posterior urethra | Surgical repair during second-stage treatment of imperforate anus |
Recto-urethral (bulbar) | 6 | A fistulous tract between the rectal pouch and membranous urethra | Surgical repair during second-stage treatment of imperforate anus |
Recto-urethral (distal urethra) | 1 | A fistulous tract between the rectal pouch and anterior urethra | Surgical repair during second-stage treatment of imperforate anus |
Recto-vaginal | 2 | A fistulous tract between the rectal pouch and vagina | Surgical repair during second-stage treatment of imperforate anus |
Recto-perineal | 1 | A fistulous tract between the rectal pouch and perineum with imperforate anus | Surgical repair during second-stage treatment of imperforate anus |
Peri-anal | 4 | A fistulous tract between the rectal pouch and perineum | Fistulectomy |
Urethro-perineal | 1 | A fistulous tract between the urethra and perineum | Surgical repair |