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Last updated: 02/17/2009
EA/TEF is reported to occur in about 1: 4500 births. It occurs equally among male and female infants and has been associated with prematurity. There are no other notable associations.
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Esophageal atresia repair, also known as tracheoesophageal fistula or TEF repair, is a surgical procedure performed to correct congenital defects of the esophagus (the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) and the trachea (the windpipe that carries air into the lungs). Esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) are commonly found together (EA/TEF), but may also occur separately. As of 2003, there is no known cause for these congenital defects.
From http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/esophageal-atresia-repair
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ENT surgeons diagnose and treat conditions of the ears, nose, throat, head and neck, and undertake some cosmetic procedures.
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