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

Objective: This systematic review with meta-analysis compares health-and provider-based
outcomes of thoracoscopic to thoracotomy repair of esophageal atresia. Summary of …

Thoracoscopic repair (TR) of esophageal atresia (EA) has been performed with increasing
frequency over the last two decades, with the expectation of improved outcomes by avoiding …

Introduction: Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare defect in the continuity of the esophagus, with
the absent portion forming an upper and lower segment. Despite both thoracoscopic and …

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

Aim: This systematic review analyzed outcomes in thoracoscopic “primary” repair of type-C
esophageal atresia. Materials and Methods: The Healthcare Database Advance Search …

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 …

The improved survival of neonates with esophageal atresia and tracheo-esophageal fistula
reflects the advancement in neonatal care and anaesthesia over the years. Chick embryo …

Introduction: Although the benefits of thoracoscopic esophageal atresia repair (TEAR) are
well documented, there has been resistance to the uptake of this approach in low-and …

Background: A survey of neonates with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula
(EA±TEF) to determine additional factors responsible for poor surgical outcomes in our …