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Pediatrics Disorders of Gastrointestinal System Including Diarrhea 96720e51

Gasless abdomen on X-ray is seen in what type of trachea-esophageal fistula?

A
Isolated TEF
B
EA with proximal TEF
C
EA with distal TEF
D
EA with double TEF
High-Yield Explanation
* In EA with proximal TEF, as there is no connection of the distal esophagus with the trachea or proximal esophagus, gasless abdomen will be seen on X-ray. Classification of TEF: Type A: Atresia only (60%) Type B: Atresia with proximal TEF (2%) Type C: Atresia with distal TEF (85%): most common Type D: Atresia with both proximal and distal TEF (rare) Type E: Isolated TEF (H-type) (1%)

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