SynthesisBMC pediatrics2019
Congenital bronchopulmonary foregut malformation: systematic review of the literature.
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- An atypical variant of congenital bronchoesophageal fistula associated with esophageal atresia and right main bronchial atresia and right lung hypoplasia in a preterm neonate: a case report.Journal of medical case reports · 2026Article
- Laparoscopic transhiatal management of a rare case of esophageal lung and medialized stomach associated with heterotaxy - a technical case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2026Article
- Communicating bronchopulmonary foregut malformations: Revisiting a rare entity.SA journal of radiology · 2026Article
- Analysis of imaging in pediatric bronchopulmonary foregut malformations with literature review: case reports.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2024Article
- Bronchopulmonary foregut malformation with severe hemoptysis in advanced age: a case report and literature review.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
- Unclassified bronchopulmonary foregut malformation in a 2-year-old girl.General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery cases · 2023Article
- Computed tomography findings of communicating bronchopulmonary foregut malformation: a retrospective study of 18 patients.Pediatric radiology · 2023Article
- Elucidating the anatomy of a rare communicating bronchopulmonary foregut malformation (CBPFM) in a preschool child.BMJ case reports · 2021Article
- Successful thoracoscopic treatment for tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia of communicating bronchopulmonary foregut malformation group IB with dextrocardia: a case report of VACTERL association.Surgical case reports · 2021Article
- Communicating Bronchopulmonary Foregut Malformation Type IB: Diagnostic and Surgical Challenges.European journal of pediatric surgery reports · 2021Article
- Esophageal Trachea, a Unique Foregut Malformation Requiring Multistage Surgical Reconstruction: Case Report.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2020Article
- Esophageal Lung in a Preterm Boy-Report on a Multidisciplinary Treatment.European journal of pediatric surgery reports · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundCongenital bronchopulmonary foregut malformation (CBPFM) is a rare congenital malformation involving both the digestive and respiratory system. Early diagnosis is difficult, and delayed recognition may result in considerable complications. The aim of the study was to identify and analyze the clinical characteristics and radiological features of CBPFMs.
methodsA systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Ovid database, EMBASE were searched for relevant publications to identify all published case-reports of CBPFM since 1992. Data about the demography, clinical presentation, pathology, imaging features, treatment and prognosis were collected.
resultsSixty-one cases were included in our study. Cases were aged from 1 day to 59 years with the majority aged 3 years or younger. The most common type was group III (37.7%), followed by group II (29.5%)group I (27.9%) and group IV (4.9%). The presentations included respiratory distress (32.8%), cough/choking following food intake and other presentations associated respiratory infection. Thirty-eight cases (62.3%) were diagnosed by upper gastrointestinal series (UGI). Misdiagnosis was common. Eight cases (13.1%) of the included cases died.
conclusionsEarly recognition and extensive delineation of the anatomy of CBPFM are important to correct these anomalies successfully. UGI is the first choice to confirm the abnormal bronchus communicating with the esophagus. Resection of abnormal pulmonary tissue, lobe or even unilateral lung is preferred. Reconstruction procedures are feasible in selected patients.
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