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What is the frequency of esophageal atresia?
The frequency of esophageal atresia is estimated to be around 1 in 2,500 to 1 in 4,000 live births. It is a rare congenital condition where the esophagus does not develop properly, leading to a gap that prevents food and liquids from reaching the stomach.
What are the causes of esophageal atresia?
Esophageal atresia is typically caused by the abnormal development of the fetus during pregnancy, leading to the esophagus not forming properly in the womb. Genetic factors or certain environmental influences may also play a role in its development.
What is the medical term meaning no opening from esophagus into the stomach?
Esophageal Atresia
What are structural abnormalities of the esophagus?
The two most common congenital esophageal abnormalities are esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF).
How common a disorder is esophageal atresia?
EA/TEF is reported to occur in about 1: 4500 births
What is the medical term meaning the esophagus is not connected to the stomach from birth?
The medical term for this condition is esophageal atresia. It is a congenital condition where the esophagus does not connect to the stomach. This condition requires surgical intervention to repair the connection between the esophagus and stomach.
What is the esophageal atresia?
Congenital lack of the connection between esophagus and stomach; food cannot enter the stomach
How common is the VATER syndrome in children with esophageal atresia?
About 10% of children with EA have what is called the VATER syndrome
What surgical procedure is followed in esophageal atresia repair?
he fistula will first be closed off, creating a separate airway. Then the blind esophageal pouch will be opened and connected to the other portion of the esophagus
What are the first signs of esophageal atresia?
tiny white frothy bubbles of mucus in the infant's mouth and sometimes in the nose as well
How does an infant qualify for esophageal atresia repair?
infants who have no complications, such as heart or lung problems or other types of intestinal malformations, can usually have esophageal surgery within the first 24 hours of life
What is esophageal atresia repair?
a surgical procedure performed to correct congenital defects of the esophagus (the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) and the trachea
