Esophageal atresia

Esophageal atresia
Definition
Esophageal atresia is a serious birth defect in which the esophagus, the long tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, is segmented and closed off at any point.
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Esophageal atresia
Definition:
Esophageal atresia is a disorder of the digestive system in which the esophagus does not develop properly. The disorder is a congenital defect, which means it occurs before birth. There are several types.
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What is esophageal atresia?
TE fistula often occurs with another birth defect known as esophageal atresia. The esophagus is a tube that leads from the throat to the stomach.
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See all Pictures & Images Esophageal Atresia Symptoms & Signs
Excessive salivation
Drooling
Poor feeding
Coughing, gagging, and choking associated with attempted feeding ...
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Esophageal atresia (EA). EA is a birth defect in which the esophagus is incomplete. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
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congenital abnormalities causing disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, such as esophageal atresia
esophageal stricture, which is a narrowing of the esophagus
esophageal cancer or stomach cancer
swallowing difficulties ...
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Other congenital abnormalities include heart defects, esophageal atresia, and an increased incidence of acute lymphocytic leukemia. All of these findings are secondary to trisomy (an extra chromosome) of the 21st chromosome.
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Occasionally, early feeding problems are due to anatomical difficulties (for example, a severe cleft palate or oesophageal atresia) or more general illness, but these are usually quickly identified.
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