Pneumonia after Repair of Esophageal Atresia –Incidence and Main Risk Factors

Conclusion Episodes of pneumonia occurred in one-third of patients with EA. After the final repair, the incidence of pneumonia was highest during the first 3 years of life. Patients with other acute respiratory infections and high number of dilatations were at the greatest risk. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research