If someone has an esophageal atresia, are they likely to have some other problems with the gi tract?

Yes: A link of the esophagus to the trachesa is usually explored when esophgeal atresia is found. A failure of the anus to form to provide an outlet for stool is seen in a related syndrome that carries the vater lable. Drs will generally explore all related systems using xrays or other studies as part of their evaluation of this problem.

Yes: Esophageal atresia (ea) commonly occurs in association with other congenital anomalies, including the vacterl (vertebral/vascular, aortic/anorectal, cardiac, tracheo-esophageal, renal, and limb anomalies) association. Other atresias of the GI tract, such as duodenal and anal atresia occur. Aside from congenital anomalies, ea is commonly associated with ge reflux and esophageal dysmotility.

Possibly: If an infant has esophageal atresia, they will be evaluated for the vater association. This will rule out issues with imperforate anus and/or duodenal atresia. These are detected in the newborn period. Long term effects in later life are rare and are usually associated with the esophagus