Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula

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Laryngeal cleft

SIGNS / SYMPTOMS

INVESTIGATIONS

SIGNS / SYMPTOMS

These patients can present with symptoms similar to an H-type fistula with cyanotic spells, feeding difficulties, and recurrent chest infections.

INVESTIGATIONS

This is best differentiated from a tracheo-oesophageal fistula by rigid bronchoscopy and oesophagoscopy.

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