A Member of the University of Maryland Medical System   |   In Partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Share

Email PageEmail Print PagePrint

Home > Medical Reference > Encyclopedia (English)

Toggle: English / Spanish

Atresia esofágica - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

Fístula traqueoesofágica

Tratamiento:

La atresia esofágica se considera una emergencia quirúrgica. La cirugía para reparar el esófago se debe llevar a cabo rápidamente después de que el bebé se ha estabilizado, de manera que no se presente daño a sus pulmones y que se le pueda alimentar.

Antes de la cirugía, no se debe alimentar al niño por vía oral y se deben tomar las precauciones necesarias para evitar la broncoaspiración con secreciones.

Pronóstico:

Un diagnóstico temprano ofrece una mejor posibilidad de un buen desenlace clínico.

Posibles complicaciones:

El bebé puede inhalar saliva y otras secreciones hacia los pulmones, causando neumonía por aspiración, asfixia y posiblemente la muerte.

Otras complicaciones pueden abarcar:

  • Problemas en la alimentación
  • Reflujo (regurgitación repetitiva del alimento desde el estómago) después de la cirugía
  • Estrechamiento (estenosis) del esófago debido a cicatrización a causa de la cirugía

La prematuridad puede complicar la afección.

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Normalmente, este trastorno se diagnostica poco después del nacimiento.

Llame al pediatra si el bebé vomita en forma repetitiva después de las comidas o si presenta dificultades respiratorias.

  • Reviewed last on: 9/14/2009
  • David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Orenstein S, Peters J, Khan S, Youssef N, Hussain SZ. Congenital anomalies: esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 316.

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
adam.com
Adam QualityA.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial policy, editorial process and privacy policy. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
adam.com
Connect with UMMC
Facebook Twitter YouTube Blog iPhone

Please rate the quality of this article.

Do you find this article to be helpful / informative?
              
Poor                                       Excellent

Do you have any brief comments on this page: (up to 255 characters)

© 2011 University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). All rights reserved.
UMMC is a member of the University of Maryland Medical System,
22 S. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. TDD: 1-800-735-2258 or 1.866.408.6885