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ID DOID:0080171
Name esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula
Definition A gastrointestinal system disease that is characterized by abnormal development of the esophagus and trachea where the upper esophagus does not connect (atresia) to the lower esophagus and stomach and may also include tracheoesophageal fistula where the esophagus and the trachea are abnormally connected which allows fluids from the esophagus to get into the airways and interfere with breathing.
https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/esophageal-atresia-tracheoesophageal-fistula
Xrefs

GARD:7792

MIM:189960

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DO_rare_slim

Synonyms

esophageal atresia and/or tracheoesophageal fistula [EXACT]

tracheoesophageal fistula with or without esohageal atresia [EXACT]

Parent Relationships

is_a gastrointestinal system disease

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