Examination of a Newborn Female Revealed That the Esophagus Ends

question 24

Multiple Choice

Examination of a newborn female revealed that the esophagus ends in a blind pouch.This condition is referred to on the chart as:

• A) Esophageal atresia
• B) Tracheoesophageal stenosis
• C) Esophagitis
• D) Pyloric stenosis

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Definitions:

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