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Case #2 -
A newborn with excessive drooling

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) Given the presentation, what is the likely diagnosis?  Answer 
2.) What do you expect to see on a plain X-ray in this child?  Answer 
3.) How would you explain gas in the gastrointestinal tract?  Answer 
4.) What are the three most common anatomical possibilities for esophageal atresia / tracheoesophageal fistula?  Answer 
5.) What are associated anomalies that you should look for?  Answer 
6.) If this patient has the most common form of atresia and fistula, what is the operative management?  Answer 
 
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