Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions PEDIATRIC SURGERY Case #2 - A newborn with excessive drooling DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 4.) What are the three most common anatomical possibilities for esophageal atresia / tracheoesophageal fistula? The three most common anatomical possibilities for esophageal atresia / tracheoesophageal fistula are as follows: Proximal atresia with distal fistula - about 85% are like this Pure esophageal atresia without a fistula - 5-6% An H-type fistula with no esophageal atresia - 4-5% There are two other very rare anatomic types.
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