Is thoracoscopic esophageal atresia repair safe in the presence of cardiac anomalies?

Esophageal atresia (EA) is often associated with congenital heart disease (CHD). Repair of EA by the thoracoscopic approach places physiological stress on a newborn with CHD. This paper reviews the outcomes of infants with CHD who had undergone thoracoscopic EA repair, comparing their outcomes to those without CHD.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research