Oesophageal atresia

Abstract Oesophageal atresia is a congenital malformation that affects approximately 1 in 4000 newborn infants. It is most commonly associated with a distal tracheo-oesophageal fistula. It can also be associated with vertebral anomalies, anorectal malformation, cardiac defects, renal and limb anomal...

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Published in:Surgery (Oxford) 2013-12, Vol.31 (12), p.618-621
Main Authors: Hosie, Gareth P, Gavens, Elizabeth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Congenital anomaly
gastro-oesophageal reflux
neonate
oesophagus
paediatric surgery
Surgery
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Summary:Abstract Oesophageal atresia is a congenital malformation that affects approximately 1 in 4000 newborn infants. It is most commonly associated with a distal tracheo-oesophageal fistula. It can also be associated with vertebral anomalies, anorectal malformation, cardiac defects, renal and limb anomalies. It requires surgery, usually within the first day of life to correct the anomaly and establish continuity of the gastrointestinal tract.
ISSN:0263-9319
1878-1764
DOI:10.1016/j.mpsur.2013.10.004