Esophageal Atresia – The First Years

Summary

The treatment of children born with an interrupted esophagus is demanding and complex. Because the esophagus and trachea develop from a shared embryonic structure, the trachea is also affected by malformation in most cases. This entails additional special features and requirements. To ensure safe care, all involved specialists must have extensive experience and practice and work together effectively. Survival and quality of life depend substantially on high-quality care in the first years of life. Clear interdisciplinary treatment pathways must be established and implemented regularly, which requires a certain annual case volume and, with it, routine.

Keywords

oesophageal atresia/esophageal atresia - birth planning - anastomosis - stenosis - leak - feeding difficulties - gastroesophageal reflux - laryngomalacia - tracheomalacia - failure to thrive

Publikationsverlauf

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
10. Oktober 2025

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