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What is All of the following statement are true regarding esophageal atresia, except: and explain in detail?
Esophageal atresia Congenital defect Thin, non-canalized cord replaces a segment of esophagus, causing a mechanical obstruction. Thus, some pa of esophagus is present in esophageal atresia - option-1 is wrong. Commonly at/near tracheal bifurcation usually associated with fistula connecting upper/lower esophageal pouches to bronchus or trachea. Abnormalities of the esophagus are associated with congenital hea defects, genitourinary malformations, and neurologic disease.