At the time this article was written, Nathan A. McGowan was a student in the PA program at Marietta (Ohio) College. He now practices at Ascension Texas Spine and Scoliosis in Austin, Tex. John Grosel is a radiologist at Lucid Health Riverside Radiology and Interventional Associates, Inc., based in Columbus, Ohio, and the McCoy associate professor in the PA program at Marietta College. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
JAAPA. 2022 Jun 1;35(6):34-37. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000830180.79745.b9.
Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula are often-concomitant pathologies that primarily afflict neonates. The complications of these anomalies may lead to increased morbidity and mortality, and clinicians should be familiar with the diagnosis and management of these pathologies. Clinicians can improve patient outcomes by having a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms, classification systems, diagnostic workup, and surgical intervention options for these patients. Early recognition and treatment are imperative in providing patients with the best opportunity for recovery.
食管闭锁和气管食管瘘是常同时发生的疾病,主要影响新生儿。这些异常的并发症可能导致发病率和死亡率增加,临床医生应该熟悉这些疾病的诊断和治疗。临床医生通过充分了解这些患者的体征和症状、分类系统、诊断检查和手术干预选择,可以改善患者的预后。早期识别和治疗对于为患者提供最佳康复机会至关重要。