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Oesophageal atresia / Tracheo oesophageal fistula (TOF)


What happens after birth of such a baby?

Once diagnosed, it is important to stop feeding and give fluids via a drip in a vein.

Additionally a small tube is passed through the babies nose or mouth, down into the pouch of the oesophagus to suck out any secretions that may build up as your baby swallows. This tube is known as a Replogle tube and it remains in place until the operation.

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