Abstract
Delay in the diagnosis of esophageal atresia (EA) is rare. We present a child with
EA and distal tracheoesophageal fistula who was diagnosed 9 days from birth after
a contrast study performed at the referring hospital. This article aims to highlight
the potential hazards of using contrast to diagnose EA.
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