Perioperative Complications of Esophageal Atresia

Francesco Morini; Andrea Conforti; Pietro Bagolan

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1636941

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Table of Contents

Eur J Pediatr Surg 2018; 28(02): 133-140
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1636941

Review Article

Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Perioperative Complications of Esophageal Atresia

Authors

Francesco Morini

¹Neonatal Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
Andrea Conforti

¹Neonatal Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
Pietro Bagolan

¹Neonatal Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, IRCCS, Rome, Italy

Abstract

Current survival rate of infants with esophageal atresia with/without tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) exceeds 90% and great interest is dedicated to the long-term outcomes and complications. However, perioperative complications represent a significant burden to the EA/TEF infants and a technical challenge for the surgeon. In this review, we will focus on the most frequent perioperative complications specific of EA/TEF to describe their predisposing factors, possible preventive measures, and treatment options.

Keywords

anastomotic leak - chylothorax - recurrent fistula - thoracoscopy - vocal cord dysfunction

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