Title: Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula | Concise Medical Knowledge
Headings: Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula
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Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Overview
Definitions
Epidemiology
Etiology
Classification of EA and TEF
Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
Clinical presentation
Prenatal diagnosis
Diagnosis in the infant
Management and Prognosis
Management
Supportive:
Prognosis
Differential Diagnosis
References

Content: This condition is associated with CHARGE syndrome and is diagnosed by the inability to pass a catheter into the nasopharynx, and by CT scan. Esophageal stenosis: a rare congenital malformation that usually presents with regurgitation, weight loss, dysphagia, and refusal of solid foods. Esophagoscopy will reveal the stenosis. Esophageal achalasia: an esophageal motility disorder that presents with dysphagia, regurgitation, and occasional chest pain. The pathogenesis involves an incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), increased LES tone, and esophageal dysmotility. Manometry and barium swallow are utilized for diagnosis. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: caused by a failure of the pleuroperitoneal membrane to fuse, resulting in persistent communication between the thorax and the abdomen.