Catalog

Congenital short oesophagus

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Link to WHO Definition

Congenital short oesophagus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1811282716

This is a developmental anomaly in which an abnormally short oesophagus accompanied by an intrathoracic location of part of the stomach. Symptoms are often present at birth and include gastroesophageal reflux and vomiting.