3D Printed Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Oesophagus Atresia

3D Printed Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Oesophagus Atresia Clinical HistoryA 32-year-old female G3P0 (gravida 3, para 0‘ – i.e., has had two pregnancies, with neither of the embyros surviving to a gestational age of 24 weeks) presents in preterm labour at 25 weeks gestation. The GP had noted an increased fundal height at 30cm one week prior, but the mother had refused prenatal testing or ultrasound, and was lost to follow up. She delivered a live born male baby. Examination of the baby noted polydactyly, imperforate anus, excessive drooling, and a loud pan-systolic murmur. A single umbilical artery was noted in the umbilical cord. The baby had difficulty feeding with increasing respiratory distress. The baby died 2 days later from aspiration pneumonia. Pathology/Specimen DetailsThe specimen comprises the tongue, larynx, trachea, bronchi, both lungs and oesophagus of the foetus. The trachea and bronchi have been divided in the midline. A fistula is present