Q39.2: Congenital tracheo-oesophageal fistula without atresia
There is a congenital defect which means the esophagus is connected to the trachea by a passage.
The oesophagus or gullet connects the mouth with the stomach. It is a muscular tube. The muscles in the oesophagus move food into the stomach. The trachea or windpipe begins below the larynx. It consists of many cartilage rings that strengthen the trachea. The trachea splits into 2 large airways in the middle of the chest. The airways then go into the lungs and branch out further. The esophagus and trachea both develop from tissue that was originally shared. If the tissue does not separate correctly during development, a connecting passage can result.
A connecting passage between the esophagus and the trachea can cause a variety of problems. Fluid can get from the esophagus into the trachea via the passage. From the trachea, the fluid flows on into the lungs. This can impair breathing. The lungs can also become inflamed.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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