Whalen M. An Infant With Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula: What Does the X-Ray Reveal?
Neonatal Netw 2022;
41:236-242. [PMID:
35840330 DOI:
10.1891/nn-2021-0026]
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Abstract
This case study presents an infant with non-specific symptoms for esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula shortly after birth. A detailed examination of the infant provides clues to the potential diagnosis while the radiograph provides confirmation. This column provides the clinician with a detailed evaluation of the x-ray findings specific to the infant with esophageal atresia with and without tracheo esophageal fistula. Additionally, a description of the different types of this congenital anomaly, embryology, pathophysiology, testing, treatment, and nursing considerations is presented.
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