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FTE (fístula traqueoesofágica)
Tracheoesophageal fistula (tra·cheo·esoph·a·ge·al - fis·tu·la) is a rare congenital (present at birth) defect. When an infant has a tracheoesophageal fistula, there are one or more abnormal connections between the child’s esophagus and trachea. Generalmente, el bebé tiene problemas para tragar y comer.
What is a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)?
The tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) allows liquid and stomach acid from the esophagus to pass to the trachea, causing pneumonia and other complications. Many newborns with tracheoesophageal fistula also have congenital heart defects, kidney and urinary tract problems and muscular or skeletal problems.
What are the different types of tracheoesophageal fistulas?
There are five catagories of tracheoesophageal fistulas (TFE). Type C is the most common.
What are the signs and symptoms of a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)?
Los médicos suelen advertir los signos de una fístula traqueoesofágica poco después del nacimiento.
Los síntomas incluyen:
- Tos o ahogo mientras el bebé se alimenta
- Dificultad para respirar
- Distensión abdominal
- Burbujas blancas y espumosas en la boca
How is a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) diagnosed?
A menudo, los estudios de diagnóstico por imágenes pueden detectar la fístula traqueoesofágica.
How is a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) treated?
Newborns with a tracheoesophageal fistula require surgery to repair the connections between the esophagus and trachea and prevent complications. Some infants require multiple surgeries.
Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) doctors and providers
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Romaine Johnson, MD Otorrinolaringología pediátrica -
Yadira Rivera-Sanchez, MD Neumonología pediátrica -
Felicity Lenes-Voit, MD Otorrinolaringología pediátrica -
Carol Watson, PA-C Auxiliar médico (otorrinolaringología) -
Rebecca Brooks, APRN, CNS Especialista en enfermería clínica: otorrinolaringología
