Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula: current management strategies and complications

Andrew J A Holland; Dominic A Fitzgerald

doi:10.1016/j.prrv.2010.01.007

Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula: current management strategies and complications

Paediatr Respir Rev. 2010 Jun;11(2):100-6; quiz 106-7. doi: 10.1016/j.prrv.2010.01.007. Epub 2010 Feb 23.

Authors

Andrew J A Holland¹, Dominic A Fitzgerald

Affiliation

¹ Douglas Cohen Department of Paediatric Surgery, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Locked Bag 4001, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia.

PMID: 20416546
DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2010.01.007

Abstract

The successful operative management of oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal atresia has been available for approximately 70 years. During this time neonatal intensive care has evolved, surgical techniques have improved and consequently near 100% survival for this condition may now be achieved. In keeping with promising results, the co-morbidities of the condition have gained increasing recognition. In this article, the clinical course from antenatal assessments, neonatal surgery and co-morbidities from infancy to adulthood are reviewed to provide a broad overview of the condition.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Comorbidity
Esophageal Atresia / complications*
Esophageal Atresia / diagnosis*
Esophageal Atresia / surgery*
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Resuscitation
Tracheoesophageal Fistula / complications*
Tracheoesophageal Fistula / congenital
Tracheoesophageal Fistula / diagnosis*
Tracheoesophageal Fistula / surgery*