Notes in Tracheo-oesophageal Abnormalities

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Published	10/08/2024	What is a tracheo-oesophageal fistula?{{c1::Faulty separation of the primitive embryonic trachea from the foregut (future oesophagus)}}
Published	10/08/2024	50% of Tracheo-oesophageal fistulas are associated with other congenital anomalies and syndromes, for example (3):{{c1::•Trisomy 18/21 •Di George •VAT…
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Published	10/08/2024	Antenatal presentation of a tracheo-oesophageal fistula:{{c1::Poly}}hydramniosAbsent {{c1::gastric bubble}}Distended {{c1::upper oesophagus}}
Published	10/08/2024	Post-natal presentation of a tracheo-oesophageal fistula:Infant unable to {{c1::swallow saliva}}{{c1::Bubbles from mouth & choking}}{{c1::Res…
Published	10/08/2024	Beside investigation of choice to assess for tracheo-oesophageal fistula: {{c1::Passing NG tube into stomach}}Can do a {{c1::Xray of chest & abdom…
Published	10/08/2024	Treatment of a tracheo-oesophageal fistula?{{c1::Keep NPO}}, {{c1::Replogle}} tube & {{c1::respiratory}} supportSurgery: {{c1::surgical resconstru…
Published	10/08/2024	What is a Replogue tube?{{c1::A tube used in tracheo-oesophageal fistulas that has a double lumen for suction & irrigation of the fistula. It can …
Published	10/08/2024	Long term complications of a tracheo-oesophageal fistula:•{{c1::Anastomatic}} leakAbnormal {{c1::oesophageal motility}}{{c1::GORD}}{{c1::Stricture (at…
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