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Tracheoesophageal fistula repair - series: Normal anatomy

Tracheoesophageal fistula repair - series Illustrations:

Normal anatomy

The trachea and esophagus run next to each other through the chest cavity. The esophagus connects to the stomach, and carries food and saliva to the stomach. The trachea coonects to the lungs and carries air to the lungs.

Update Date: 7/9/2001

Updated by: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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