UNIT VI: ESOPHAGUS


B. Congenital Abnormalities



Contents:
  1. Esophageal atresia/tracheo-esophageal fistula
    1. Types
    2. Clinical presentation
    3. Diagnosis
    4. Operative and non-operative management

  2. Esophageal duplication
    1. Histology
    2. Clinical presentation
    3. Diagnosis
    4. Operative management

Clinical Skills:

During the training program the resident:

  1. Evaluates patients with various types of esophageal atresia/tracheo-esophageal fistula and recommends management;

  2. Performs diagnostic tests of congenital esophageal diseases;

  3. Performs or participates in the operative repair of tracheo-esophageal fistula;

  4. Performs the operative management of esophageal duplication cysts.

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