The newborn, who had an abnormal passageway between his esophagus and trachea, was diagnosed as having a(n)

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The abnormal passageway between the esophagus and trachea is called a tracheoesophageal fistula. Options A, C, and D are not related to this condition. Polyhydramnios refers to an excessive amount of amniotic fluid, gastroschisis is a birth defect where the baby's intestines are outside of the body, and esophageal atresia is a condition where the baby's esophagus does not properly develop, leading to feeding difficulties.

The Newborn, Who Had an Abnormal Passageway Between His Esophagus