Tracheal Esophageal Fistula – Sign and Symptoms
The 3 C’s
C-Choking
C-Coughing
C-Cyanosis
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A tracheal esophageal fistula (TEF) is a congenital abnormality in which there is an opening between the trachea and the esophagus. Surgery is required to repair the opening before a baby can receive oral nutrition. Signs and symptoms to identify TEF are choking, coughing, and cyanosis.
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