Esophageal atresia

Esophageal atresia

Definition

A congenital abnormality of the esophagus in which the upper esophagus ends as a blind pouch and does not connect with the lower esophagus; it is often accompanied by a tracheoesophageal fistula. Signs and symptoms in a newborn with this abnormality include excessive salivation, choking, coughing, and the development of cyanosis and respiratory distress when fed.

Also known as congenital atresia of esophagus, congenital atresia of oesophagus, congenital esophageal atresia, congenital imperforate oesophagus, esophageal atresia, esophageal atresia (disease), imperforate oesophagus — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Esophagus Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Esophagus Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0