Congenital oesophageal stenosis due to tracheobronchial remnants

This paper presents the authors' experience with congenital oesophageal ste nosis (= CES) in three patients who had CES due to tracheobronchial remnant s. Difficulties with feeding started at 6-9 months of age, which correspond ed with the introduction of solids. Contrast studies showed stenosis at the junction of the mid and distal thirds of the oesophagus. Limited resection of the oesophageal stenosis and primary anastomosis was performed in all t hree patients with good results. CES should be suspected if all other cause s of oesophageal stenosis have been excluded by upper gastrointestinal exam inations, endoscopy, oesophageal pH monitoring and oesophageal manometry.