Risk factors for digestive morbidities after esophageal atresia repair

Conclusion: The incidence of postoperative GERD and esophageal stricture was 67.2% and 37.9%, respectively. The risk factors for postoperative esophageal stricture were long-gap EA/TEF and postoperative GERD.What is Known:•EA/TEF is a congenital digestive tract anomaly with a high postoperative survival rate but can be complicated by many long-term morbidities.What is New:•Long-gap EA/TEF and postoperative GERD are risk factors of anastomotic stricture after repair.•Surgeons and pediatricians should be highly experienced in managing anastomotic tension and the GERD.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research