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Esophageal Atresia

Overview

Esophageal atresia is a condition in which part of the esophagus is missing, so food and liquids cannot travel from the mouth to the stomach.

Diagnosis

The condition is normally detected by ultrasound before birth or soon after.

Treatment

Surgery is needed to join the sections above and below the missing portion of the esophagus.

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