Pediatric Gastroenterology: TE Fistula Diagnosis and Treatment

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What is a characteristic of a neonate with a tracheoesophageal fistula?

Gurgling or coughing (correct)

Scaphoid abdomen

No meconium on exam

Imperforate anus

What is the primary diagnostic tool for diagnosing anal atresia in a newborn?

X-ray of the entire spine

Cross-table XR (correct)

Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Echocardiogram

What is a complication of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in utero?

Maternal polyhydramnios

Tracheoesophageal fistula

VACTERL association

Hypoplastic lung (correct)

What is the primary treatment for gastroschisis?

Silo to push the bowel back in Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic appearance of the extrophy of bladder?

Wet, shiny, red sack Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the association of vertebral anomalies, anal atresia, cardiac defects, tracheoesophageal fistula, renal disease, and limb abnormalities?

VACTERL Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic finding on X-ray for a tracheoesophageal fistula?

Coiled NG tube Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for congenital diaphragmatic hernia?

Surgical repair Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of biliary emesis in the newborn?

Double bubble and green or yellow-appearing vomit Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic radiographic finding in a patient with Duodenal Atresia or Annular Pancreas?

No gas on XR Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common association with Duodenal Atresia?

Down's Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

A newborn presents with episodic, bilious vomiting and diffuse tenderness on abdominal examination. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Midgut Volvulus Signup and view all the answers

What is the pathophysiological mechanism underlying Midgut Volvulus?

Abnormal rotation of bowel secondary to adhesions Signup and view all the answers

A patient with Midgut Volvulus may also have which of the following underlying conditions?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age of presentation of a patient with Midgut Volvulus?

Newborn to 1 month old Signup and view all the answers

A patient with Malrotation is likely to have which of the following radiographic findings?

Normal gas pattern distally Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common risk factor for Midgut Volvulus?

Premature birth Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical clinical presentation of a patient with Necrotizing Enterocolitis?

Sudden, bloody BM Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common association with Necrotizing Enterocolitis?