Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula.
The operative management of oesophageal atresia is reviewed. The operative technique and the approach to management, based on antomical classification of oesophageal atresia and classification into 3 different risk groups, are stressed. The embryology, aetiology, clinical features, symptoms and signs and radiological diagnosis of this condition are also briefly discussed.
D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000196:embryology / Q000601:surgery*; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012008:Recurrence; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000196:embryology / Q000601:surgery*