The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of complex minimally invasive surgery in
neonates (and infants< 5 kg). A systematic search of databases was performed. Inguinal …

Background Our study aims at disclosing epidemiology and most relevant clinical features of
esophageal atresia (EA) pointing to a model of multicentre collaboration. Methods A detailed …

Objectives Clinical symptoms and ultrasound signs during pregnancy could suggest the
presence of esophageal atresia (EA). However, most often EA is diagnosed postnatally. The …

Background To determine if birth-weight (BW) influences primary surgical management of
newborns undergoing operation for esophageal atresia and tracheo-esophageal fistula (EA …

Background Several classification systems exist to predict mortality in oesophageal atresia,
the most widely quoted of these being over 20 years old. No classification system exists to …

Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors for in hospital mortality in
infants with esophageal atresia (EA) without critical chromosome abnormality disorders and …

Esophageal injuries such as partial-thickness defects from mucosal resections can result in
fibrosis and refractory strictures. Similarly, full-thickness patch defects like perforations can …

Objective To describe esophageal atresia mortality rates and their associations in our
cohort. Study design Patients with esophageal atresia, managed at The Royal Children's …

Background The use of trans anastomotic feeding tube (TAFT) during the repair of
Esophageal atresia/Tracheo-esophageal fistula (EA/TEF) aims to enhance outcomes by …

Introduction The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of esophageal atresia
(EA), frequency of associated anomalies, and mortality from 2004 to 2017 in the Finnish …