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Esophageal atresia
Esophageal atresia is a medical condition in which a segment of the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the mouth and stomach, is narrowed or closed off. Symptoms begin in infancy with vomiting after feeds and failure to thrive.
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What are the tests for esophageal atresia?
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What are the early symptoms of esophageal atresia?
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My boyfriend had esophageal atresia so is our baby at risk?
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What is the definition or description of: Esophageal atresia?
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If my boyfriend had an esophageal atresia what are the chances my child will too?
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My baby has esophageal atresia. What can be done?
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How long can you wait before having surgery for an esophageal atresia?
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What is the treatment for esophageal atresia?
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If someone has an esophageal atresia, are they likely to have some other problems with the GI tract?
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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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What can you do if you got a really bad cough and you had esophageal atresia surgery as a baby?
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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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What are some causes of duodenal atresia?
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What are probable causes of duodenal atresia?
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What is pulmonary atresia?
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Is biliary atresia hereditary?
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Anyone's baby got biliary atresia?
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What is the disorder biliary atresia?
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What are the tests for biliary atresia?
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What are the tests for intestinal atresia?
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How is biliary atresia typically diagnosed?
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What are the symptoms of intestinal atresia?
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What is biliary atresia and how is it treated?
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Biliary atresia, is it a hereditary condition?
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Who is more likely at risk for biliary atresia?
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Are there good ways to avoid intestinal atresia?
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What are common symptoms and signs of biliary atresia?
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What is the definition or description of: Biliary atresia?
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What is the definition or description of: Intestinal atresia?
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