For every parent there is nothing more special than having a healthy baby in their arms, touching their tiny fingers, and watching them peacefully feeding. But what if this beautiful experience turns into fear? Yes, their first cry can be replaced with signs of struggle like choking, coughing, and feeding difficulties. This type of condition is known as Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) in newborns.

At ANS Hospital, we understand how terrifying it is to see your newborn baby in this critical condition. Trust us as the Best Pediatric Surgery Hospital in Patna for Tracheoesophageal Fistula repair in newborns. Led by Dy. Rashmi Ranjana, our experienced and skilled team is here to hold your hope with care.

What is Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF)?

It's a congenital condition; that means it happened during fetal development.

Normally, the esophagus (food pipe) and trachea (wind pipe) are separated. During fetal development these two tubes are as one single tube. About four to eight weeks after conception, a wall is developed to make these structures into two different tubes. But if that wall doesn't develop properly, then it leads to Tracheoesophageal Fistula.

Symptoms of TEF:

• Cough during feeding
• Frequent lung infections
• Breathing issues
• Swollen belly due to air in the stomach

Meet the Expert: Dr. Rashmi Ranjana

Except for crying, newborns can't express their pain, where it hurts, or how scared they feel. But Dr. Rashmi Ranjana is one such pediatric surgeon who can hear more than just a cry. With 6 years of surgical experience, she is an expert in tracheoesophageal fistula surgery in newborns and has the ability to understand their silent suffering, even when they can't express it.

She is a highly qualified pediatric surgeon holding degrees in MBBS, DNB in General Surgery, and MCh in Pediatric Surgery from IGIMS. Apart from her degrees and experience, she is used to spending her career tenderly handling the newborn who happen to be very weak and mostly with severe conditions such as Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF). So, for the diagnosis and treatment of TEF in infants, Dr. Rashmi Ranjana is the best choice.

Our Specialized Approach at ANS Hospital:

ANS Hospital is the Best Pediatric Surgery Hospital in Patna for Tracheoesophageal Fistula repair in newborns, offering the perfect combination of modern technology, the best surgical skills, and Neonatal ICU support 24 hours a day.

Here's how we handle TEF cases:

• Early Diagnosis:
  Our staff is highly capable of identifying the symptoms at the early stage. A proper checkup conducted through x-rays and scans.
• Safe and On-time Surgery:
  Once diagnosed, the surgery is done as soon as possible within the first few days.
• Post-Operative Care:
  The baby will be observed after the surgery in our skilled NICU.
• Parental Guidance:
  We know that parents are nervous at this period. And that is why we can offer support emotionally, counselling and directions along the way.

Real Success Stories: of Hope and Healing

During the last several years ANS Hospital successfully treated a number of TEF cases. There is one incidence that helped me in getting inspired a lot; it was the case of baby Aayush. He had TEF and could not breathe and feed well. Surgery was performed on day two by the competent hands of Dr. Rashmi Ranjana, and today Aayush is a healthy toddler. It is with the help of these kinds of stories that we are inspired day in and day out to give better care and remain the best hospital for tracheoesophageal fistula in infants.

Conclusion:

Facing TEF in a newborn is undoubtedly a challenging experience. But with timely medical help and expert care, recovery is very much possible. At ANS Hospital, we are proud to be recognized as the Best Pediatric Surgery Hospital in Patna for Tracheoesophageal Fistula recovery in babies. Under Dr. Rashmi’s care, your baby is not just in capable hands—they’re in caring ones.

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