Esophageal atresia
MONDO:0001044A 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.
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Sub-types of Esophageal atresia
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Arroyo Garcia Cimadevilla syndrome 0 trials
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Could a simple questionnaire unlock the secrets of Kids' eating disorders?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new parent questionnaire called ORALQUEST to assess feeding and eating disorders in children aged 9 months to 6 years. Researchers included 338 children with chronic conditions like heart defects or autism, as well as those with picky eating. The goal was to s…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study reveals dumping syndrome risk in babies after esophageal repair
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 42 infants who had surgery for a rare birth defect called esophageal atresia type III. Researchers gave the babies a sugary drink to see how often they developed dumping syndrome, a condition causing rapid blood sugar changes. The goal was to find out how com…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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French registry sheds light on rare birth defect
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study set up a national registry in France to track babies born with esophageal atresia, a birth defect where the esophagus is not fully formed. Researchers collected data on about 1,460 newborns to understand how common the condition is, what other health issues may occur, …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Tiny biopsies may hold key to esophageal birth defect
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at tissue samples from 6 children born with esophageal atresia, a condition where the esophagus doesn't form properly. Researchers compared biopsies taken during surgery with those stored for up to a year to see if storage time changes the molecular information.…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC