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Which of the following is a congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract?
Which of the following is a congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract?
- Fistula
- Duplication cysts
- Stenosis
- Atresia (correct)
What is the characteristic feature of esophageal atresia?
What is the characteristic feature of esophageal atresia?
- Reduction of the lumen by a fibrous thickened wall
- Presence of cystic masses with redundant smooth muscle layers
- Replacement of a portion of the conduit by a thin, noncanalized cord (correct)
- Connection between the esophagus and the trachea or a mainstem bronchus
What is the incomplete form of atresia called?
What is the incomplete form of atresia called?
- Congenital abnormality
- Fistula
- Duplication cysts
- Stenosis (correct)
Which of the following is a cystic mass with redundant smooth muscle layers?
Which of the following is a cystic mass with redundant smooth muscle layers?
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Which type of esophageal atresia involves a blind pouch above and below the atretic segment?
Which type of esophageal atresia involves a blind pouch above and below the atretic segment?
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Congenital Abnormalities of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Esophageal atresia is a congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract.
Characteristics of Esophageal Atresia
- The characteristic feature of esophageal atresia is the interruption of the continuity of the esophagus.
Incomplete Form of Atresia
- The incomplete form of atresia is called esophageal stenosis.
Gastrointestinal Cysts
- A cystic mass with redundant smooth muscle layers is characteristic of a enteric duplication cyst.
Types of Esophageal Atresia
- One type of esophageal atresia involves a blind pouch above and below the atretic segment, which is known as the "pouch-type" or "double pouch" atresia.
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