esophageal atresia without tracheo-esophageal fistula

Newborn with

difficulty handling secretions in whom a nasogastric tube could not be passedAXR shows a gasless abdomen. Segmentation anomalies are noted in the sacrum suggesting the presence of VATER syndrome.The diagnosis was esophageal atresia without tracheo-esophageal fistula.

Newborn with

inability to handle secretionsCXR AP and Lateral shows a nasogastric tube that cannot be further advanced into the distal esophagus.The diagnosis was esophageal atresia without tracheo-esophageal fistula.

Newborn who

is having difficulty handling their secretions. CXR AP (above left) shows the chest to be unremarkable aside from a right sided aortic arch. However, there is no air seen within the gastrointestinal tract. CXR lateral (above right) shows the proximal esophagus behind the trachea to be very dilated. CXR obtained after placement of a nasogastric tube (below) shows the nasogastric tube to be looped within the proximal esophagus.The diagnosis was esophageal atresia without tracheo-esophageal fistula.