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A 2,9-kg term male infant is born to a mother who developed polyhydramnios at 34 weeks' gestation. At birth, the Apgar scores were 9 and 9. The infant develops choking and cyanosis with the first feed. In addition, is unable to place a nasogastric tube. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Tracheal atresia
  2. Choanal atresia
  3. Laryngomalacia
  4. Respiratory distress syndrome
  5. Esophageal atresia
Correct answer

Esophageal atresia

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