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Esophageal Atresia

Esophageal Atresia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

To diagnose esophageal atresia, a healthcare provider will start with a complete medical history and physical exam. The provider may then order tests, such as:

  • blood tests
  • chest x-rays and other x-rays
  • a special chest x-ray that is done after a nasogastric tube is put through the nose into the esophagus to the point where the esophagus stops
  • cinefluorography, which is a scan of the inside of the

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    Esophageal Atresia: Prevention & Expectations

    Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
    Date Reviewed: 07/27/01



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