Pediatric Definition - Esophageal Atresia
Esophageal Atresia
Esphageal atresia may present with tracheoesophageal fistula. The common symptoms and signs are chocking, drooling, copious secretion, cyanosis and respiratory distress.
Esophageal atresia is confirmed by placement of nasogastric tube and chest x ray. It will be revealed that the nasogastric tube in a blind pouch.
There will be gas in the bowel if the tracheoesophageal fistula connect the trachea to the esophagus.
The treatment may include elevation of the head to prevent the reflux into the lung through the fistula. Nasogastric tube is considered as a suction of the secretion.
IV fluid and glucose is considered. Surgical repair is needed.
Esphageal atresia may present with tracheoesophageal fistula. The common symptoms and signs are chocking, drooling, copious secretion, cyanosis and respiratory distress.
Esophageal atresia is confirmed by placement of nasogastric tube and chest x ray. It will be revealed that the nasogastric tube in a blind pouch.
There will be gas in the bowel if the tracheoesophageal fistula connect the trachea to the esophagus.
The treatment may include elevation of the head to prevent the reflux into the lung through the fistula. Nasogastric tube is considered as a suction of the secretion.
IV fluid and glucose is considered. Surgical repair is needed.