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Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Tracheoesophageal fistula is a connection between the esophagus and the trachea. The esophagus is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. The trachea is the tube that connects the throat to the windpipe and lungs. Normally, the esophagus and trachea are two tubes that are not connected. This problem is also called TE fistula or TEF. It can happen in one or more places. TE fistula is a birth defect. This means it’s a problem you are born with. It happened when your baby was forming during pregnancy. When a baby with a TE fistula swallows, liquid can pass through the connection between the esophagus and trachea. When this happens, liquid gets into your baby's lungs. This can cause pneumonia and other problems.