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Esophageal atresia
A congenital abnormality of the esophagus in which the upper esophagus ends as a blind pouch and does not connect with the lower esophagus; it is often accompanied by a tracheoesophageal fistula. Signs and symptoms in a newborn with this abnormality include excessive salivation, choking, coughing, and the development of cyanosis and respiratory distress when fed.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0001044
- Part of
- Esophageal disorder
- Also known as
- congenital atresia of esophagus · congenital atresia of oesophagus · congenital esophageal atresia · congenital imperforate oesophagus · esophageal atresia (disease)
Subtypes
| Disease | Subtypes |
|---|---|
| Arroyo Garcia Cimadevilla syndrome |
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