Aim Preservation of the azygos vein (AV) maintains normal venous drainage of the
mediastinum and decreases postoperative congestion. The modification of esophageal …

Background After definitive repair of esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula
(TEF), a chest tube (CT) may be left in place to diagnose and conservatively treat a …

Abstract Background/Purpose The purpose of the study was to review our experience in the
re-operative management of anastomotic complications (ACs) following primary repair of …

Background Despite improvements in the treatment of esophageal atresia with
tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) in recent decades, complications still exist. The rate of …

Objective Recurrent and acquired fistulae are a serious complication of congenital
esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) repair and foreign body ingestion …

Background Emerging literature has found increased complications for some patients
undergoing nonemergent surgeries performed after-hours. For infants born with esophageal …

Abstract Background/Purpose Esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) is a
rare congenital anomaly lacking contemporary data detailing patient demographics …

This case report details the emergency management and successful surgical repair of a
tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) in a newborn delivered by lower segment cesarean section …

Objective The aim of this study was to assess incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of distal
recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (RTEF) after repair of esophageal atresia (EA). Methods …

Tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEFs) represent uncommon congenital communications
between esophagus and trachea and despite precocious surgical repair their recurrence still …