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Tracheoesophageal ridge

Introduction

Overview

Overview

The tracheoesophageal septum is a structure which divides the the esophagus from the trachea. It divides the foregut tube into the laryngotracheal tube and esophagus.[1]

Developmental abnormalities can lead to a tracheoesophageal fistula.[2]

References

References

  1. ↑ http://www.med.mun.ca/anatomyts/digest/agutdev.htm
  2. ↑ “Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula – February 15, 1999 – American Academy of Family Physicians”. Retrieved 2007-11-11.

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