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Esophageal Atresia

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

What can be done to prevent the disease?

At this time there is no way to prevent esophageal atresia.

What are the long-term effects of the disease?

If diagnosed and treated early, esophageal may cause few long-term effects. These may include pneumonia from aspirating and choking on stomach secretions. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which food goes up the esophagus from the stomach, can also occur.

What are the risks to others?

Esophageal atresia poses no risk to others.


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



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