A term newborn presents with frothing, excessive drooling of saliva, coughing of saliva. There was history of polyhydramnios in antenatal period. There is difficulty in passing a nasogastric tube. What is the probable diagnosis?
Correct Answer: Tracheo-esophageal fistula
Description: Tracheo-esophageal fistula :
Newborn presents with frothing, excessive salivation.
Associated with polyhydramnios in antenatal period.
Nasogastric tube is inserted and inability to pass it confirms the diagnosis of TEF.
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