Esophageal bronchi are a rare form of communicating bronchopulmonary foregut malformations (CBPFM) that can be seen in association with esophageal atresia. Esophageal bronchi are rare but important causes of an opaque hemithorax on chest radiograph. This is especially pertinent in the setting of esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF) and VACTERL (vertebral defects, anal atresia, cardiac defects, tracheo-esophageal fistula, renal anomalies, and limb abnormalities) anomalies as these conditions are associated with a higher incidence of esophageal bronchi. The purpose of this case report series is describe the pertinent radiological features in four patients with esophageal bronchi. Read More

Meeting name: IPR 2016 Conjoint Meeting & Exhibition , 2016

Authors: Colleran Gabrielle, Lee Edward, Rea David, Brenner Clare

Keywords: VACTERL, oesophageal bronchus, CT, UGI