Esophageal Rings and Webs Esophageal rings and webs are growths of tissue that partially obstruct the lumen of the esophagus. The prevalence of esophageal rings and webs has not been determined, as most patients are asymptomatic. Most lesions are found…
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The most frequently encountered anomaly in the newborn is esophageal atresia (EA), which occurs with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). These lesions occur together in 96% of cases except in the case of H-type fistulas ( Fig. 2.1 ). The…
Topographic Relations of the Esophagus The pharynx ends at the level of the cricoid cartilage and the sixth cervical vertebra (C6) and where the esophagus begins ( Figs. 1.1 and 1.2 ). On average, the esophagus is 40 cm (16 inch)…