Review Articles - Artículos de Reseña ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA: NEW GUIDELINES IN MANAGEMENT

Esophageal atresia is the most common congenital anomaly of the esophagus in newborns. This review article discusses the incidence, embryological classification, diagnosis and associated anomalies of esophageal atresia. Emphasis is placed in the current guidelines of standard surgical management of this congenital condition. Index words: esophagus, atresia, guidelines, management