Esophageal atresia
Synonyms: CEA | Congenital esophageal atresia | EA/TEF | Esophageal atresia with or without trachea-esophageal fistula | Oesophageal atresia
A rare congenital malformation characterized by an interruption in the continuity of the esophagus with or without persistent communication with the trachea. The clinical presentation varies according to the anatomy and can lead to the inability to swallow or in the most severe cases respiratory distress.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version April 2024
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