Outcomes in esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula
Background/Purpose: The purpose of this analysis was to investigate outcomes in newborns with esophageal atresia (EA) or tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) with respect to prognostic classifications and complications. Methods: Charts of all 144 infants with EA/TEF treated at British Columbia Children’s...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of pediatric surgery 2003-12, Vol.38 (12), p.1726-1729 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Background/Purpose:
The purpose of this analysis was to investigate outcomes in newborns with esophageal atresia (EA) or tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) with respect to prognostic classifications and complications.
Methods:
Charts of all 144 infants with EA/TEF treated at British Columbia Children’s Hospital (BCCH) from 1984 to 2000 were reviewed. Patient demographics, frequency of associated anomalies, and details of management and outcomes were examined.
Results:
Applying the Waterston prognostic classification to our patient population, survival rate was 100% for class A, 100% for class B, and 80% for class C. The Montreal classification survival rate was 92% for class I and 71% for class II (
P = .08). Using the Spitz classification, survival rate was 99% for type I, 84% for type II, and 43% for type III (
P < .05). The Bremen classification survival rate was 95% “without complications” and 71% “with complications.” Complications included stricture (52%), gastroesophageal reflux (31%), anastomotic leakage (8%), recurrent fistula (8%), and pneumonia (6%). Seventeen patients underwent fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux, 16 pre-1992 and one post-1992.
Conclusions:
Comparing the major prognostic classifications, the Spitz classification scheme was found to be most applicable. In our institution, the trend in management of gastroesophageal reflux after repair of EA/TEF has moved away from fundoplication toward medical management. |
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ISSN: | 0022-3468 1531-5037 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2003.08.039 |