Tracheoesophageal Fistula: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Tracheoesophageal Fistula: eMedicine Gastroenterology

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Overview: A tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a congenital or acquired communication between the trachea and esophagus. TEFs often lead to severe and fatal pulmonary complications. {{mediatitle:186819_3}}{{media:186819_3}}{{mediacaption:186819_3}} {{mediatitle:186820_4}}{{media:186820_4}}{{mediacaption:186820_4}} The table below describes the 5 main categories of congenital ...

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Tags: Gastroenterology, Lung, Pulmonology

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Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 4:01 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins

A tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a congenital or acquired communication between the trachea and esophagus. http://bit.ly/cmgbrQ

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Intestinal Fistulas: eMedicine Gastroenterology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Fistula is derived from the Latin word that means pipe. A fistula is an abnormal connection between two epithelialized surfaces. It usually involves the gut and another hollow organ, such as the bladder, urethra, vagina, or ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on June 2, 2010 at 7:40 pm By:

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Most GI fistulas (75-85%) occur as a complication of abdominal surgery, but 15-25% of fistulas evolve spontaneously. http://bit.ly/cGhoCa

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Gastro Medical News about Esophageal Atresia

mdlinx.com — “Etiology of Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula: Mind the GapView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Etiology of Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula: Mind the Gap: Current Gastroenterology Reports http://bit.ly/azdZuy #GI

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Esophageal Atresia With or Without Tracheoesophageal Fistula: eMedicine Pediatrics: Surgery

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Esophageal atresia refers to a congenitally interrupted esophagus. One or more fistulae may be present between the malformed esophagus and the trachea.For excellent patient education resources, visit eMedicine's Esophagus, Stomach, and Intestine Center and Procedures Center. Also, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Tissue engineering of the esophagus an emerging option for esophageal atresia in children. See the eMedicine article. http://bit.ly/baHMCK

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