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KAASASÜNDINUD TRAHHEO-ÖSOFAGEAALNE FISTUL Congenital Tracheoesophageal Fistula Karen Kirss, Kelli Põder, Terje Arula Abstract Congenital tracheoesophageal fistula is the presence of an abnormal connection between the trachea and the esophagus. Because of this, the newborn has a high risk of aspiration and respiratory tract infections. This article is based on a research project that used literature review as the research method. Its aim was to describe the nature of congenital tracheoesophageal fistula, the necessary nursing activities in the hospital setting, and the prognosis. Based on the aim of the research, the following research questions were asked: 1. 2. 3. 4.
What is the nature of congenital tracheoesophageal fistula? What are the necessary nursing activities in the preoperative period? What are the necessary nursing activities in the postoperative period? What is the prognosis of a patient with a congenital tracheoesophageal fistula?
A total of 30 scientific sources were used, including 19 scientific articles based on an original research, 7 literature reviews, and 5 guidelines. Articles were published between 1993 and 2019. A congenital tracheoesophageal fistula is a connection between the trachea and the esophagus that interferes with the respiratory and digestive functions. Typical symptoms are: inability to swallow saliva and food, coughing and cyanosis when eating, an increase in gastrointestinal gases, an increase in tracheal secretions and respiratory infections.
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