Background: Congenital esophageal atresia isn\u2019t uncommon malformation in newborn emergency. Its consequence is loss the ability of eating and poly infection in lung as well as newborn respiratory insufficiency. Objectives:This study aims to learn about the clinical characteristics, radiological and some risk factors for mortality of the congenital esophageal atresia at National Hospital for Pediatric. Subjects and method:A descriptive and retrospective study was conducted on 68 cases with atresia of the esophagus, hospitalized in the National Hospital for Pediatrics for 3 years from 1st January 2003 to 31st December 2005. Results:64.7% of cases hospitalized at 1 day of life, positive diagnosis was 45.6% at levels 1 and 2. The greater part clinical signs appeared in the 12 hours of life. Combination congenital malformations was seen in25% congenital esophageal atresia. Type III was more frequent (85.3%). Underprivileged factors were weight <2500g at birth, with associated diseases (infection, malformation), balance disorder of acid - base, hydro - electronics, respiratory distress by ventilator supported, time for surgery after 3 days. Conclusion: A further study should be carried out for confirmation of clinical characteristics, radiological and some risk factors of congenital esophageal atresia to help doctor give out accurate diagnosis to cure the patients.\r\n', u'\r\n', u'
Esophagus/ pathology