Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Classification of Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula


This classification is anatomically based.

The commonest is still the atretic esophagus with distal fistula as on the left. The middle figure is the isolated Tracheo-esophageal fistula or also known as the 'H' type. Other's are not as common.

Surgical management differs according to anatomical variations.

Other Topics:
- Diagnosis
- Management
- Associated anomalies and VACTERL

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