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Tracheo-esophageal fistula
An abnormal connection between the esophagus (the tube that leads from the throat to the stomach) and the trachea (the tube that leads from the throat to the lungs).
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
Is a type of:
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Rare | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Rare |
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A 37-year old asked:
What is an esophageal fistula exactly?
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Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula: where can I get info?
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What is the difference between an esophageal atresia and a tracheoesophageal fistula?
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A 45-year old female asked about a male:
If a baby born w/esophageal artesia with tracheoesophageal fistula), vacteral association w/13 ribs, small kidney, shifted diaphragm left/elevated, gtube feed, 6 surgeries by 6 mths old then multiple fractures discovered. Poss. cause other than abuse?
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Tracheo-oesophageal fistula and oesophageal atresia. Read about them but still not sure of causes?
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Where do fistulas form?
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How does fistula usually form?
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How do you repair a rectal fistula?
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What does it mean to have a superficialization of my fistula done?
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Is another name for fistula shunt?
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What does a dialysis fistula actually do?
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What are the differences between anorectal fistula and abscess?
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Is a dental fistula an emergency?
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Is treating a urinary fistula painful?
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Is an av fistula permanent or temporary?
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Is it true that av fistula is permanent?
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Can a person have an external av fistula?
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What are the symptoms of an anal fistula?
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How much a lasser cirugy an anal fistula?
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Can a failed av fistula be reactivated? How?
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Could anybody suggest treatment for fistula?
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Dialysis shunt and dialysis fistula the same?
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A 46-year old asked:
What happens if an anal fistula is untreated?
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A 44-year old asked:
Please tell me what a colovaginal fistula is?
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What are symptoms of a tracheoesophageal fistula?
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Is it possible for a failed av fistula be reactivated?
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What is the procedure for a ureterovesical fistula surgery ?
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Can you die from vesicovaginal fistula?
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Infection in mucous fistula, what should I do?
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What happens during a gum surgery for a fistula?
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