dictionary help| T-E fistula --> tracheo-oesophageal fistula | medical dictionary |
<embryology> A congenital anomaly where the upper oesophagus ends (atresia) and does not connect with the stomach and the lower oesophagus connects to the trachea (tracheo-oesophageal fistula). A common complication seen shortly after birth is an aspiration pneumonia. Infants will demonstrate excessive salivation, gagging and coughing with feeding, poor feeding and a bluish discolouration to the skin (cyanosis). Treatment involves the surgical repair of the oesophagus before the child can take anything by mouth.
Type: Frequency, Description
A: 10%, oesoph atresia without fistula
B: 1%, oesoph atresia with upper fistula
C: 80%, oesoph atresia with LOWER fistula
D: 2%, K type: atresia with upper and lower fistulae
E: 7%, H type
See also: VATER syndrome
American spelling: tracheoesophageal fistula
(12 Mar 2009)
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