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The Difficult Coughing Infant

Article scientifique 2023 Anglais

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Abstract Bronchoesophageal fistula (BEF) is an anomalous connection between the bronchial tree and the esophagus, which can be either congenital or acquired. This case study presents the clinical scenario of a six-month-old male infant of African descent with a history of recurrent cough and breathing difficulties since birth. The patient had received treatment for pneumonia without improvement. Following a thorough series of investigations, the diagnosis of Bronchoesophageal fistula (BEF) was confirmed prompting the decision to proceed with surgical intervention. The case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion to accurately diagnose BEF.

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Shoo, A., Lyimo, F., Godfrey, E., Simbila, A., Kajuna, R., Mumburi, L., DeAlmeida, M., Mkopi, N. (2023). The Difficult Coughing Infant. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3199655/v1

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Aika Shoo Frederick Lyimo Evance Godfrey Alphonce Nsabi Simbila Rachel Kajuna Livin Mumburi Mary DeAlmeida Namala Mkopi

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