esophageal atresia
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.
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esophageal disorder
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congenital atresia of esophagus
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congenital atresia of oesophagus
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congenital esophageal atresia
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congenital imperforate oesophagus
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esophageal atresia
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esophageal atresia (disease)
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imperforate oesophagus
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