Anatomical Abnormality
tracheoesophageal fistula
Subclass of:
Respiratory Tract Fistula;
Esophageal Fistula;
Tracheal Diseases
Definitions related to tracheoesophageal fistula:
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(esophageal atresia) Oesophageal atresia (OA) encompasses a group of congenital anomalies with an interruption in the continuity of the oesophagus, with or without persistent communication with the trachea.OrphaNetINSERM, 2021
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A congenital or acquired abnormal communication between the trachea and the esophagus.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Abnormal passage between the ESOPHAGUS and the TRACHEA, acquired or congenital, often associated with ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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An abnormal connection (fistula) between the esophagus and the trachea.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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A tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a congenital or acquired communication between the trachea and esophagus. TEFs often lead to severe and fatal pulmonary complications.WebMD, 2019
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Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a life-threatening condition in which there is an abnormal connection between the esophagus and trachea (windpipe). The esophagus and trachea run next to each other through the chest cavity. The esophagus carries food and saliva to the stomach, while the trachea carries air to the lungs. TEF can lead to...National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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Tracheoesophageal fistula is a malformation that arises from defective separation of the esophagus and trachea. This most commonly results in a blind-ending upper esophageal pouch with a fistulous connection between the distal esophageal segment and the trachea.Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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