The exact cause of esophageal atresia is not fully understood and may be related to environmental teratogens, genes and other factors.
Esophageal atresia refers to a congenital disruption of the esophagus. There may be multiple fistulas between the malformed esophagus and the trachea, preventing food from passing through the esophagus into the gastrointestinal tract. It is a congenital developmental defect of the esophagus, and it may be caused by the mother’s prolonged use of birth control pills, exposure to estrogens or teratogens during pregnancy, use of sleeping pills, or genetic defects.
Children born with esophageal atresia may suffer from choking, respiratory distress, inability to eat, foamy mouth, etc. Most children with esophageal atresia have a long-term survival rate with appropriate treatment.
Families of children with esophageal atresia can go to the neonatology department or other related departments of regular hospitals for detailed consultation.