Habitual physical activity in patients born with oesophageal atresia: a multicenter cross-sectional study and comparison to a healthy reference cohort matched for gender and age

Conclusion: EA patients participated in PA at a similar level but lower intensities compared to the reference cohort. PA in EA patients was largely independent of medical factors.Trial registration: German Clinical Trials Register (ID: DRKS00025276) on September 6, 2021.What is Known:•Oesophageal atresia is associated with a low body weight and height, delayed development of motor skills and impaired lung function and exercise capacity.What is New:• Patients with oesophageal atresia have a similar amount of sports activity per week but engage significantly less in moderate to vigorous physical activities compared to peers.• Physical activity was  associated with weight-for-age and height-for-age, but largely independent of symptom load and other medical factors.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research