Esophageal Atresia With/Without Tracheoesophageal Fistula
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How to cite: Gharpure V. Esophageal atresia with/without tracheoesophageal fistula. QUESTIONS 1. What clinical and sonographic features should make one suspect esophageal atresia in a pregnancy? 2. What is the quickest method of diagnosing esophageal atresia, with or without tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF)? 3. What management principles should be followed in a newborn with esophageal atresia ± TEF till surgery is carried out? 4. What difficulties are encountered in a newborn with esophageal atresia ± TEF and right aortic arch? 5. What are advantages and disadvantages of trans-anastomotic tubes in esophageal atresia ± TEF? 6. What are the management options in anasto-motic leak in esophageal atresia ± TEF repair? 7. What immediate postoperative care is recommended in a neonate operated for esophageal atresia ± TEF? 8. What long term follow-up is recommended in a survival of esophageal atresia? 9. What management options are available in a child who develops stricture at anastomotic site following esophageal atresia ± TEF repair? 10. What are different investigations in a child suspected to have H type TEF?
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