An unusual case of an intraabdominal esophageal atresia without tracheoesophageal fistula

Pure esophageal atresia (EA) is typically characterized by a long gap between the proximal and distal ends. Thus, a primary repair is not usually possible and different techniques may be required to approximate the two pouches. Although very rare, membranous atresia of the esophagus has been described. At surgery, this membrane can be tented on the end of a nasogastric tube when viewed through a gastrotomy. The membrane is often located in the …