INTRODUCTION: To date, there is no comparative study of thoracoscopic repair (TR) vs
conventional open repair (COR) for tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). The aim of the study …

Purpose Esophageal atresia with or without a tracheo-esophageal fistula is a challenging
anomaly in neonates. Thoracoscopic repair is gaining popularity now in pediatric surgery …

Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a relatively rare congenital anomaly. Surgical
intervention is required to establish esophageal continuity and prevent aspiration and …

Background: Recent advancements in technique and instrumentation have allowed more
complex and delicate procedures to be performed even in neonatal infants. Methods: An …

Background/purpose The available literature on congenital isolated H-type
tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is limited, and preferred approach varies among centers …

Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the thoracoscopic repair of esophageal
atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF). Methods: From August 2005 to March 2008 …

Purpose Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a bellwether for a country's ability to care for
sick newborns. We aim to review the existing literature from low-and middle-income …

Introduction Transanastomatic feeding tube (TAT) use in the repair of tracheoesophageal
fistulas (TEF) with or without esophageal atresia (EA) and EA with or without TEF allows for …

Introduction The thoracoscopic approach to esophageal atresia (EA) with
tracheoesophageal fistula (TOF) represents a challenging procedure whose real benefits …

OBJECTIVE: Recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a difficult problem in both
diagnosis and management. Revision open repair with thoracotomy is challenging and has …