Infants born with esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula are more often:
a. male c. lower-than-average birth weight
b. female d. of American Indian heritage
C
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A Incorrect. Esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula occurs with an equal incidence in the sexes.
B Incorrect. Esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula occurs with an equal incidence in the sexes.
C Correct. Infants born with esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula are more often lower-than-average birth weight. This congenital anomaly has been associated with prematurity.
D Incorrect. Ethnicity is not a factor in the incidence of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula.
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