Department of Pediatric Surgery Researcher Reveals New Findings on Esophageal Atresia (Non-VACTERL Association of Pure Esophageal Atresia with Lumbar Meningocele and White Forelock of Hair: A Case Report).

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Zdroj: Gastroenterology Week; 2024, p263-263, 1p
Abstrakt: A recent report from the Department of Pediatric Surgery in Rajasthan, India discusses new findings on esophageal atresia, a congenital abnormality. The report highlights a rare case of esophageal atresia associated with meningocele and a white forelock of hair. The researchers emphasize that the presence of a white forelock along with these associations should raise suspicion of severe life-threatening congenital anomalies, and the baby should be kept under neonatal intensive care. The report provides valuable insights into the understanding and management of esophageal atresia and its associated conditions. [Extracted from the article]
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