Abstract

The occurrence of unilateral pulmonary agenesis (PA) and esophageal atresia with and without tracheo esophageal fistula (EA/TEF) is exceedingly rare. The common origin of the esophagus and the lungs from the primordial foregut explains this association. This study reports on the accuracy of the preoperative investigations, operative approach, and a review of the literature and our own series.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.