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Esophageal atresia: new guidelines in management.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20853572     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Esophageal atresia is the most common congenital anomaly of the esophagus in newborns. This review article discusses the incidence, embryological classification, diagnosis and associated anomalies of esophageal atresia. Emphasis is placed in the current guidelines of standard surgical management of this congenital condition.
Authors:
Jessica González-Hernández; Humberto Lugo-Vicente
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Boletín de la Asociación Médica de Puerto Rico     Volume:  102     ISSN:  0004-4849     ISO Abbreviation:  Bol Asoc Med P R     Publication Date:    2010 Jan-Mar
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-21     Completed Date:  2010-11-29     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7505267     Medline TA:  Bol Asoc Med P R     Country:  Puerto Rico    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  33-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
UPR School of Medicine, Puerto Rico Health Science Center, San Juan, PR.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Esophageal Atresia / diagnosis*,  surgery*
Humans
Intraoperative Care
Postoperative Complications / etiology
Practice Guidelines as Topic

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