Esophageal atresia

A congenital abnormality of the esophagus in which the upper esophagus ends as a blind pouch and does not connect with the lower esophagus; it is often accompanied by a tracheoesophageal fistula. Signs and symptoms in a newborn with this abnormality include excessive salivation, choking, coughing, and the development of cyanosis and respiratory distress when fed.

Also known as: congenital atresia of esophagus, congenital atresia of oesophagus, congenital esophageal atresia, congenital imperforate oesophagus, esophageal atresia, esophageal atresia (disease), imperforate oesophagus

18 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 12 tagged with Esophageal atresia itself.