Tracheoesophageal septum

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Tracheoesophageal septum
Days 26
Precursor tracheoesophageal folds[1]
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The tracheoesophageal septum is a structure which divides the the esophagus from the trachea. It divides the foregut tube into the laryngotracheal tube and esophagus.[2]

Developmental abnormalities can lead to a tracheoesophageal fistula.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Respiratory System
  2. ^ Development of the Digestive System
  3. ^ Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula - February 15, 1999 - American Academy of Family Physicians. Retrieved on 2007-11-11.
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