Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) — Symptoms and Treatment
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Congenital tracheoesophageal fistulas are a common congenital anomaly that is usually diagnosed prenatally or during the neonatal period. The condition is usually characterized by an esophageal atresia associated with a communication between the trachea and the esophagus. Maternal polyhydramnios is commonly seen in cases of esophageal atresia. The diagnosis can be confirmed prenatally by ultrasonography or postnatally by a chest x-ray or a computed tomography scan. Early surgical repair is recommended in all healthy infants.
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