Presentation
Not tolerating feeds.
Patient Data
Age: Neonate
Gender: Male
From the case:
Esophageal atresia
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Naso / orogastric tube is curled in the upper mediastinum. The abdomen is completely gas-less and no gastic air bubble is visible.
From the case:
Esophageal atresia
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Barium study with contrast introduced directly into the stomach via a gastrotomy, and demonstrate a long segment (6 vertebral body heights) of atretic esophagus. No identifiable tracheoesophageal fistula detected.
Case Discussion
This case demonstrates a long segment of esophageal atresia in a neonate with Down syndrome.