Prevalence of mental health problems, associated factors, and health-related quality of life in children with long-gap esophageal atresia in Sweden

Children with long-gap esophageal atresia(LGEA) face a high risk of digestive and respiratory morbidity, but their mental health outcomes have not been investigated. We aimed to identify the prevalence of mental health problems in children with LGEA, associated factors and health-related quality of life(HRQOL).

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - December 16, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Michaela Dellenmark-Blom, Sofie Örnö Ax, Helene Engstrand Lilja, Colin Reilly, Jan F. Svensson, Ann-Marie Kassa, Linus Jönsson, Kate Abrahamsson, Vladimir Gatzinsky, Erik Omling, AnnaMaria Tollne, Pernilla Stenström, Elin Öst Source Type: research