Congenital anomalies of the esophagus.
Normal anatomy, embryology, and congenital anomalies of the esophagus are discussed in this article. The classification, epidemiology, embryology, diagnosis, and management, including outcome following repair of esophageal atresia with or without an associated tracheoesophageal fistula, are described. The diagnosis and management of less common anomalies, such as congenital esophageal stenosis and congenital esophageal duplication, are outlined.
Achildi
Olga
O
Department of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine, 3420 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.
Grewal
Harsh
H
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000196:embryology / Q000266:history / Q000601:surgery; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000151:congenital; D004947:Esophagus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013906:Thoracoscopy; D013908:Thoracotomy; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000266:history