What is tracheoesophageal fistula?

Also known as: TE fistula, TEF, TOF.

The trachea (windpipe) to the lungs and the esophagus to the stomach are tubes that are normally close to one another but not connected. When tracheoesophageal fistula is present, the two tubes are connected in one or more places, and openings between them can cause problems.

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Reviewed by: Brian Ho, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM