The abnormal opening between the esophagus and the trachea allows liquid to pass through when a baby with a TE fistula swallows. When this occurs, liquid enters the infant's lungs. Other issues, such as pneumonia, may result from this.
What is esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula?
- The condition known as esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) is brought on by abnormal prenatal development of the tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach (the esophagus )
- One of the most frequent congenital anomalies seen in major pediatric surgical centers are tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEFs). Typical symptoms of tracheoesophageal fistulas in infants include respiratory distress, feeding issues, choking, and aspiration risk.
- Anastomosis leakage, tension pneumothorax, and sepsis are the most frequent side effects . Additionally, esophageal strictures, recurrent TEF, tracheomalacia, gastroesophageal reflux, dysphagia, recurrent pneumonia, and cough are some of the surgery's long-term side effects.
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