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Esophageal Atresia

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Pediatric Neurogastroenterology

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Esophageal atresia is a common congenital anomaly associated with esophageal and gastric dysmotility. The dysmotility may be caused by intrinsic factors and operative maneuvers. Adequate understanding of the esophageal dysfunction is mandatory in order to treat and ultimately prevent complications.

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  1. Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Laval, 2705 boul Laurier, Quebec City, QC, G1V 4G2, Canada

    Julie Castilloux M.D.

  2. Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Sainte-Justine University Health Center, Université de Montréal, 3175 Côte Sainte-Catherine, Montréal, H3T1C5, QC, Canada

    Christophe Faure M.D.

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    Christophe Faure

  2. Nationwide Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, 43205, Ohio, USA

    Carlo Di Lorenzo

  3. Gastroenterology and Neural Development, University College London, Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, WC1N 1EH, United Kingdom

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Castilloux, J., Faure, C. (2013). Esophageal Atresia. In: Faure, C., Di Lorenzo, C., Thapar, N. (eds) Pediatric Neurogastroenterology. Clinical Gastroenterology. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-709-9_25

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