Feeding Difficulties in Children with Esophageal Atresia
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Malnutrition and Feeding Problems in Children with Esophageal Atresia
Introduction: Esophageal atresia (EA) with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is defined as a congenital malformation characterized with the interruption or obstruction of esophagus. Affected neonates may present with cyanosis during breast feeding, sialorrhea, coughing and difficulty in respiration. The defect should be corrected by surgery; otherwise, the condition ca...
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عنوان ژورنال: Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1526-0542
DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2015.06.002