A neonate born at term develops respiratory distress shortly after delivery. There are markedly decreased breath sounds bilaterally. Borborygmi is auscultated in the left hemithorax. Chest x-ray shows tracheal deviation to the right and cystic-appearing areas on the left. What’s the most likely diagnosis?
Atresia of the choanae
Bullous pneumothorax of the neonate
Congenital hernia
Cystic fibrosis
Tracheoesophageal fistula
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