All of the following statement are true regarding esophageal atresia, except:
Esophageal atresia Congenital defect Thin, non-canalized cord replaces a segment of esophagus, causing a mechanical obstruction. Thus, some pa of esophagus is present in esophageal atresia - option-1 is wrong. Commonly at/near tracheal bifurcation usually associated with fistula connecting upper/lower esophageal pouches to bronchus or trachea. Abnormalities of the esophagus are associated with congenital hea defects, genitourinary malformations, and neurologic disease.
Esophageal disorders
There is absence of esophagus
It is a mechanical obstruction
It occurs most commonly at or near the tracheal bifurcation
It is associated with other congenital anomalies
There is absence of esophagus