Fact-sheet: Congenital esophageal atresia

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Definition

Esophageal atresia is the most common congenital malformation of the esophagus. It is characterized by a discontinuity of the esophageal lumen resulting from abnormal partitioning of the primitive foregut into the esophagus and trachea during embryonic development.

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Fact-sheet: Congenital esophageal atresia

Definition