Esophageal Atresia
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Overview
Esophageal atresia is a condition in which part of the esophagus is missing, so food and liquids cannot travel from the mouth to the stomach.
Diagnosis
The condition is normally detected by ultrasound before birth or soon after.
Treatment
Surgery is needed to join the sections above and below the missing portion of the esophagus.
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