title: Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula.
abstract: Associated anomalies are now the major cause of mortality in infants with esophageal atresia. Early diagnosis, preoperative management and appropriate referral for repair are challenges for the family physician. Timing and choice of surgical procedure depend on the type of malformation.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery