Longitudinal Follow-up of Chronic Pulmonary Manifestations in Esophageal Atresia: A Clinical Algorithm and Review of the Literature

In the past decades improved surgical techniques and better neonatal supportive care have resulted in reduced mortality of patients with esophageal atresia (EA), with or without tracheoesophageal fistula, and in increased prevalence of long-term complications, especially respiratory manifestations. This integrative review describes the techniques currently used in the pediatric clinical practice for assessing EA-related respiratory disease. We also present a novel algorithm for the evaluation and surveillance of lung disease in EA.

Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - June 17, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Virginia Mirra, Marco Maglione, Laida L. Di Micco, Silvia Montella, Francesca Santamaria Tags: Review article Source Type: research