Tracheal diverticulum with recurrent apnea and segmental pulmonary atelectasis

A patient presented with recurrent episodes of apnea and segmental pulmonary atelectasis. These episodes persisted following repair of esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula and repair of vascular ring causing tracheal compression. A tracheal diverticulum was identified and resected. The patient's symptoms disappeared following surgery.