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Oesophageal atresia

  • 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

Aggravates

Hydramnios
Yet to rate

Aggravated by

Renal agenesis
Presentable

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Subject
Content quality
Presentable
 Presentable
Language
English
Last update
Oct 4, 2020