Background/Purpose A successful outcome in the repair of esophageal atresia (EA) is
associated with a high quality pediatric surgical centre, however there are several …

There have been major advances in the surgery for oesophageal atresia (OA) and tracheo-
oesophageal fistula (TOF) with survival now exceeding 90%. The standard open approach …

Diseases of the esophagus, damage of the esophagus due to injury or congenital defects
during fetal esophageal development, ie, esophageal atresia (EA), typically require surgical …

Background Several surgical procedures have been described in the reconstruction of long-
gap esophageal atresia (LGEA). We reviewed the surgical methods used in children with …

Aim Although many approaches to esophageal replacement have been investigated, these
efforts have thus far only met limited success. In-body-tissue-engineered connective tissue …

Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophageal dysmotility are
common in patients with esophageal atresia (EA). The aim of this study was to evaluate …

Background The surgical repair of long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) is still a challenge
and there is no consensus on the preferred method of reconstruction. We performed a …

Although most patients with esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF)
may benefit from “standard” management, which is deferred emergency surgery, some may …

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is almost constant in esophageal atresia and
tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF). These patients resist medical treatment and require …

Background This study aimed to evaluate the contemporary surgical management of long-
gap esophageal atresia, a rare and challenging problem managed by pediatric general …