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Esophageal atresia with blocked distal tracheoesophageal fistula

The Indian Journal of Pediatrics volume 65, pages 763–765 (1998)Cite this article

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A new born male child diagnosed for pure esophageal atresia was subsequently found to have blocked tracheo esophageal fistula. The case is reported in view of its rarity and difficulty in management.

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  1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, 124 001, Haryana

    S. K. Pandit, K. N. Rattan & S. Budhiraja

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Pandit, S.K., Rattan, K.N. & Budhiraja, S. Esophageal atresia with blocked distal tracheoesophageal fistula. Indian J Pediatr 65, 763–765 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02731063

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Key words

  • Esophageal atresia
  • Tracheo-esophageal fistula
  • Gastrostomy
  • Esophagostomy