Problem
Oesophageal atresia
Other Names:
Webbed oesophagus Nature:
In oesophageal atresia the passage through the oesophagus is blocked because the lumen is obliterated. In 90% of instances the upper part of the oesophagus ends blindly and the lower part has a fistula to the trachea. In a substantial proportion of infants, other malformations exist. The maldevelopment arises during the fourth week of embryonic development, often causes hydramnios and can be suspected even before birth. If diagnosed rapidly, a life-saving operation can be performed, and if the infant survives and no other lethal malformations exist, life expectancy is good and no handicap should remain.
Incidence:
Recorded rates of oesophageal atresia are relatively constant around the world at around 2 to 3 births per 10,000.
Broader Problems:
Diseases of oesophagusCongenital anomalies of alimentary tract Related Problems:
Congenital syndromes affecting multiple systems Aggravates:
Hydramnios Subject(s):
Medicine → Lungs, throatMedicine → Malformations
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
24.04.2019 – 10:37 CEST