Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jan 26, 2024; 12(3): 560-564
Published online Jan 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i3.560
Simultaneous type III congenital esophageal atresia and patent ductus arteriosus in a low-weight patient: A case report
Yong-Yu Ma, Jun-Ru Chen, Shi-Wu Yang, Shu-Yu Wang, Xin Cao, Jun Wu
Yong-Yu Ma, Shu-Yu Wang, Faculty of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650103, Yunnan Province, China
Jun-Ru Chen, Shi-Wu Yang, Xin Cao, Jun Wu, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Kunming Children’s Hospital, Kunming 650103, Yunnan Province, China
Author contributions: Ma YY and Chen JR contributed to manuscript writing and editing, and data collection; Yang SW and Wang SY contributed to data analysis; Wu J and Cao X contributed to conceptualization and supervision; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Kunming Health Science and Technology Talent Training Project, No. 2018-SW-25.
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Corresponding author: Jun Wu, MM, Chief Doctor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Kunming Children’s Hospital, No. 288 Qianxing Road, Qianxing Community, Xishan District, Kunming 650103, Yunnan Province, China. wt19711004@qq.com
Received: October 23, 2023
Peer-review started: October 23, 2023
First decision: November 28, 2023
Revised: December 11, 2023
Accepted: January 2, 2024
Article in press: January 2, 2024
Published online: January 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Congenital esophageal atresia (CEA) is a life-threatening malformation, and early surgical anastomosis is the only treatment. Patients with CEA often have other malformations; the most common of which are cardiovascular abnormalities, such as ventricular septal defect and tetralogy of Fallot. We report a low-birth-weight infant with CEA and severe patent ductus arteriosus. Low birth weight and serious cardiac problems are key factors affecting prognosis. We performed simultaneous esophageal anastomosis and arterial catheter ligation.