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- Title
Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia and tracheo-esophageal fistula in neonates: the current state of the art.
- Authors
Rothenberg, Steven
- Abstract
The first thoracoscopic esophageal atresia with tracheo-esophageal fistula (EATEF) repair was performed in March of 2000. This report evaluates the results and evolution of the technique over the last decade. Thoracoscopic esophageal atresia repair has proven to be an effective and safe technique. Initial experience resulted in a higher stricture rate but this improved with experience and changes in technique over the last decade. The outcomes are similar to or superior to that of an open thoracotomy and avoid the musculoskeletal morbidity associated with that technique.
- Subjects
CHEST endoscopic surgery; ESOPHAGEAL atresia; ESOPHAGEAL fistula; NEONATAL diseases; MUSCULOSKELETAL system diseases; HEALTH outcome assessment; BIOLOGICAL evolution
- Publication
Pediatric Surgery International, 2014, Vol 30, Issue 10, p979
- ISSN
0179-0358
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00383-014-3586-7