Anastomotic leaks and the relationship with anastomotic strictures after esophageal atresia surgery; effects of patient characteristics

CONCLUSION: Non-operative treatment remains effective for AL after esophageal atresia surgery. AL increases the risk of developing AS and significantly increases the number of dilatation sessions needed. Anastomotic complications are less common in patients with lower gestational age.NOVEL ASPECTSGestational age and birth weight were found to be significantly higher in patients with anastomotic leaks than in those without and fewer anastomotic complications were encountered in patients whose gestational age was ≤ 33 weeks.Anastomotic stricture development was significantly higher in patients with anastomotic leaks and the number of dilatation sessions needed for treatment was also significantly higher in these patients.PMID:37243696 | DOI:10.1080/00015458.2023.2219521
Source: Acta Chirurgica Belgica - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research