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Esophageal atresia occurs once in 3000-4500 live births. These anomalies are thought to arise from
defective differentiation of the primitive foregut into trachea and esophagus. defective growth of
entodermal cells leading to atresia and an incomplete fusion of the lateral walls of the foregut to form
a tracheoesophageal fistula.
A full-term male baby was admitted to Guro Hospital with chief complaints of respiratory
difficulty, chocking,... |
