ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA AND GENETIC DISORDERS – A PEDIATRIC SURGEON’S OPINION

Abstract

The scientific review presents the data related to the combination of atresia with genetic disorders that must be discussed before the surgery to make a correct decision on the fate of the patient with esophageal atresia. 

Keywords

esophageal atresia / combined abnormalities / genetic disorders

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RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS

Kozlov Y.A., Novozhilov V.A., Rasputin A.A.