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Atresia/trachfistula
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Question | Answer |
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Atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula | Failure of the esophagus to develope. |
Manifestations: | Frothy saliva mouth and nose; drooling; choking and coughing. Distal TEF: pnuemonia, cyanosis and aspiration. |
Diagnostic evaluation | Attempt Nasogastric Tube X-Ray |
Management | Maintain airway; prevent pneumonia, gastric decompression; supportive therapy and surgical repair. |