37 Esophageal atresia

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Donor: Royal Victoria Hospital
Date: 1935
Size (H x W x D cm): 15 x 4 x 3

The upper esophageal segment (3.2 x 1 cm) ends in a blind pouch. The lower portion opens into the trachea just above its bifurcation (arrow in back view, A).

     

A. Click image to enlarge.

History: Nine day-old infant boy. History and additional anomalies unknown.

Comment: See specimen 39.

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