Answers:
The most common variant of esophageal atresai and tracheoesophageal fistula is?
A) esophageal atresia w/ distal TEF
B) esophageal atresia w/o TEF
C) TEF w/o esophageal atresia
D) esophageal atresia w/ proximal and distal TEF
E) esophageal atresia w/ proximal TEF
Over 80% of these disorders involve atresia with a distal TEF.
What does the acronym VACTERL stand for?
Vertebral, Anal, Cardiac, Tracheoesophageal, Renal and Limb. 50% of children born with atresia and TEF will have one of these associated abnormalities.
A) Fistula formation
B) GERD
C) Tracheomalacia
D) Anastomotic Leak
E) Anastomotic Stricture
Free Response Questions:
What is the benefit of a thoracoscopic repair for atresia/TEF compared with an open repair?
Quick Facts:
Esophageal atresia and TEF are often first diagnosed when it is discovered that a catheter will not pass into the stomach.
A) esophageal atresia w/ distal TEF
B) esophageal atresia w/o TEF
C) TEF w/o esophageal atresia
D) esophageal atresia w/ proximal and distal TEF
E) esophageal atresia w/ proximal TEF
Over 80% of these disorders involve atresia with a distal TEF.
What does the acronym VACTERL stand for?
Vertebral, Anal, Cardiac, Tracheoesophageal, Renal and Limb. 50% of children born with atresia and TEF will have one of these associated abnormalities.
MC Question:
All of these are common complications of esophageal atresia and TEF repair except.A) Fistula formation
B) GERD
C) Tracheomalacia
D) Anastomotic Leak
E) Anastomotic Stricture
Free Response Questions:
What is the benefit of a thoracoscopic repair for atresia/TEF compared with an open repair?
Quick Facts:
Esophageal atresia and TEF are often first diagnosed when it is discovered that a catheter will not pass into the stomach.
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