Esophageal Atresia: Symptoms & Signs

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>

Esophageal atresia may be apparent soon after a baby is born. Signs and symptoms may include:

excess amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac

immediate feeding problems

coughing, gagging, and choking during feedings

thick and excessive respiratory secretions

cyanosis, which is a bluish coloration of the skin and mucous membranes

regurgitation

excessive drooling

trouble breathing, or shortness of breath

swollen abdomen

Previous section		Next section
Esophageal Atresia: Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors		Esophageal Atresia: Diagnosis & Tests

Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>