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Modern outcomes of oesophageal atresia: single centre experience over the last twenty years

Antti I Koivusalo1, Mikko P Pakarinen, Risto J Rintala

  • 1Section of Paediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital University of Helsinki, Finland. antti.koivusalo@hus.fi

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|February 19, 2013
PubMed

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This study shows that modern treatment for oesophageal atresia (OA) results in very low infant mortality and good esophageal function, allowing most children to eat orally. Long-gap OA, however, predicts complications.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Congenital Abnormalities
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Oesophageal atresia (OA) is a congenital condition requiring surgical intervention.
  • Understanding contemporary outcomes is crucial for improving patient management.
  • Long-term functional results and survival rates inform surgical strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess current outcomes for infants with oesophageal atresia (OA).
  • To evaluate surgical repair success and long-term functional status.
  • To identify predictors of complications following OA repair.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of hospital records for 130 infants with OA.
  • Surgical repair methods included primary anastomosis, delayed anastomosis, and oesophageal replacement.
  • Follow-up data analyzed for mortality, oral feeding achievement, and complications.

Main Results:

  • Overall mortality was low at 2% (3/130).
  • Oesophageal continuity was achieved in all patients, with 94% achieving oral feeds.
  • Long-gap OA was identified as a significant predictor of post-repair complications.

Conclusions:

  • Modern surgical management of OA yields excellent survival rates.
  • Most infants achieve satisfactory oesophageal function and can feed orally.
  • Early identification and management of long-gap OA are essential.
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