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.