Esophageal Atresia By William J Cochran, MD, Geisinger Clinic Reviewed / Revised Apr 2021 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Diagnosis Treatment Key Points Topic Resources VACTERL (X-Ray Anomalies) Types and relative frequencies... Esophageal atresia is incomplete formation of the esophagus, frequently associated with tracheoesophageal fistula.