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case_images: Contrast study after surgical approximation on which the suture fistula was first seen at 8 weeks of age.
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case_images: Fig. 1 ). From the age of 11 weeks onward, six dilations (five under fluoroscopic and one under endoscopic guidance; Fig. 2 ) of the fistula were performed with Fogarty balloons ranging from 2.5 to 9 mm.
case_images: Screenshot during endoscopy demonstrating an open esophageal lumen before dilatation.
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case_images: Fig. 1 ). From the age of 11 weeks onward, six dilations (five under fluoroscopic and one under endoscopic guidance; Fig. 2 ) of the fistula were performed with Fogarty balloons ranging from 2.5 to 9 mm.
case_images: Contrast study showing no stenosis or prestenotic dilatation at 15 months of gestational age.
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case_images: Although the infant still suffers from gastroesophageal reflux and esophageal dysmotility, no stenosis of the fistula has developed at 15 months of age as confirmed by contrast studies ( Fig. 3 ).