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Tracheo-esophageal fistula
An abnormal connection between the esophagus (the tube that leads from the throat to the stomach) and the trachea (the tube that leads from the throat to the lungs).
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
Is a type of:
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Rare | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Rare | ||||
Senior 60+ | Rare |
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