Basic Knowledge of Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Esophageal Atresia.
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| Abstract | :
Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) and esophageal atresia (EA) are rare anomalies in neonates. Up to 50% of neonates with TEF/EA will have Vertebral anomalies (V), Anal atresia (A), Cardiac anomalies (C), Tracheoesophageal fistula (T), Esophageal atresia (E), Renal anomalies (R), and Limb anomalies (L) (VACTERL) association, which has the potential to cause serious morbidity. |
| Year of Publication | :
2018
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| Journal | :
Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses
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| Volume | :
18
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| Issue | :
1
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| Number of Pages | :
14-21
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| ISSN Number | :
1536-0903
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| DOI | :
10.1097/ANC.0000000000000464
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| Short Title | :
Adv Neonatal Care
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