Abstract
This case study presents an infant with non-specific symptoms for esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula shortly after birth. A detailed examination of the infant provides clues to the potential diagnosis while the radiograph provides confirmation. This column provides the clinician with a detailed evaluation of the x-ray findings specific to the infant with esophageal atresia with and without tracheo esophageal fistula. Additionally, a description of the different types of this congenital anomaly, embryology, pathophysiology, testing, treatment, and nursing considerations is presented.
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Subject
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine,Critical Care Nursing,General Medicine,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health