Definition: Abnormal passage communicating with the ESOPHAGUS. The most common type is TRACHEOESOPHAGEAL FISTULA between the esophagus and the TRACHEA.
fistula policy: Manual 23.19+; ESOPHAGOTRACHEAL FISTULA see TRACHEOESOPHAGEAL FISTULA is also available
ExamplesTracheoesophageal Fistula
Other names Fistulas, Esophageal; Fistula, Esophageal; Esophageal Fistulas