Foreword

During my many years as an anesthesiologist and intensive care physician, I have had the privilege of caring for many children with esophageal atresia. This was done in close collaboration with pediatric surgeons and in consultation with the families themselves. These experiences have shown me very clearly how challenging the treatment of this rare malformation is and how important it is to provide reliable support beyond the surgery itself.

Early on, this led to close contact with KEKS e. V. Initially, this took the form of joint discussions with parents, and later also through support for the associationʼs work. Over the years, this has developed into a close relationship between KEKS and the Erika Reinhardt Foundation. Ms. Reinhardt herself, the founder of the foundation, was an important companion throughout her life. Today, we continue her work in her spirit by supporting the KEKS medical team, which provides expert advice to affected families.

Pediatricians in private practice play a key role in the long-term care of children with esophageal atresia. They are the first point of contact for families, help identify potential complications, and provide reassurance in everyday life. With this supplement, we would like to contribute to broadening knowledge about the specifics of this disease and provide reliable support to the doctors who care for these children.

I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the creation of this supplement, especially Julia Seifried and Annika Bürkle from KEKS and the publisher who made its publication possible; special thanks go to Dr. Judith Lucas and Melina Singer.

Prof. Dr. med. Franz-Josef Kretz
Chairman of the Erika Reinhardt Foundation

 

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10. Oktober 2025