Tracheoesophageal fistula

GPTKB entity

Statements (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
genetic disorder
gptkbp:affects esophagus
trachea
gptkbp:associatedWith VACTERL association
esophageal atresia
gptkbp:canBeDetectedPrenatallyBy ultrasound
gptkbp:cause gptkb:pneumonia
respiratory distress
aspiration
feeding difficulties
abnormal connection between trachea and esophagus
gptkbp:complication anastomotic leak
recurrent fistula
stricture
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:chest_X-ray
contrast esophagogram
gptkbp:field pediatrics
surgery
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Thomas_Gibson
gptkbp:hasType H-type fistula
Type A (pure atresia)
Type C (proximal atresia with distal fistula)
Type E (isolated fistula)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tracheoesophageal fistula
gptkbp:ICD-10_code Q39.1
gptkbp:prevalence 1 in 2,500 to 4,500 live births
gptkbp:requires ventilatory support
gastrostomy
gptkbp:riskFactor maternal polyhydramnios
gptkbp:symptom cyanosis
choking
excessive salivation
coughing during feeding
gptkbp:treatment surgical repair
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Trachea
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7