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Medical Conditions - Esophageal Atresia

Esophageal atresia is a congenital defect affecting the development of the esophagus (swallowing tube) that connects the mouth to the stomach, resulting in abnormal gaps. Symptoms include bluish skin discoloration, choking, coughing, or gagging during feeding, foamy mucus in the mouth, and trouble breathing. Treatment involves surgery.

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