The value of prophylactic chest tubes in tracheoesophageal fistula repair
ConclusionIOCTs did not improve outcomes in EA/TEF repair. IOCTs seem associated with increased LOS and ROTR for esophageal stricture, suggesting that IOCTs may not be beneficial after EA/TEF repair.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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