The most common type of tracheoesophageal fistula is
High-Yield Explanation
The most common type of TRACHEO-OESOPHAGEAL FISTULA(TOF) is Atresia with distal TOF constituting 85% of all. It is also known as type C according to Gross classification of TOF. Reference : SRB's Manual of Surgery, 6th Edition, page no = 794.