An Esophagus That Ends in a Blind Pouch and Lacks

question 205

Multiple Choice

An esophagus that ends in a blind pouch and lacks an opening into the stomach is:

• A) achalasia.
• B) esophageal atresia.
• C) hiatal hernia.
• D) Hirschsprung disease.

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