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: 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 …

Thoracosopic repair of tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia (TREAT) is an
advanced endoscopic procedure which requires a skilled approach in minimally invasive …

Introduction/Purpose. Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) represents one of the most common
congenital developmental malformations of the upper digestive tract. The optimal surgical …

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 …

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 …

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

Introduction: Tracheoesophageal fistula in children is a relatively rare congenital anomaly.
The endoscopic intervention remains an interesting alternative to surgery due to less …

Purpose Congenital tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) occurs in 1 in 3000 births.
Perioperative management for TOF repair requires co-ordination with a multi-disciplinary …

Esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) require emergency surgery in
the neonatal period to prevent aspiration and respiratory compromise. Surgery was once …