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Tracheoesophageal septum


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]

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References

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