Aim Thoracoscopic repair (TR) of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula
(EA/TEF) remains a considerable challenge, even for the most experienced pediatric …

Objective A meta-analysis was performed for a comparison of outcomes between open
repair (OR) and thoracoscopic repair (TR) for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal …

Background: Repair of esophageal atresia (EA) with or without tracheoesophageal fistula
(TEF) is a major operation for newborn infants, who often are premature and small for …

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 …

Background Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula
(EA/TEF) remains technically challenging due to the rarity of these procedures. The aim of …

Address reprint requests to Anthony M.-H. Ho, MD, FRCPC, FCCP, Department of
Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Victory 2, Kingston General Hospital, Queen's …

Aim of the study Complex tracheo-oesophageal fistulae (TOF) are rare congenital or
acquired conditions in children. We discuss here a multidisciplinary (MDT) approach …

Abstract Background/Purpose We describe our initial experience of thoracoscopic
esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) repair. Methods Twenty …

Advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques and instruments for neonates have
allowed even the most complex neonatal procedures to be endoscopically approached. In …

This review centers on the thoracoscopic management of esophageal atresia (EA) and distal
tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). The first thoracoscopic repair of EA was performed by …