[Congenital esophageal obstruction caused by complete mucous membrane: a clinical case].
The authors report a case of membranous atresia of the esophagus. Diagnosis of this rare malformation was made intraoperatively, and resection and primary anastomosis were performed immediately. A brief review of the literature is included on the various types of esophageal atresia.
Nanni
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Divisione di Chirurgia Pediatrica, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo Gemelli 8, 00168 Roma, Italia.
Vallasciani
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Perrelli
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D000328:Adult; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000002:abnormalities