Primary reconstruction of esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula in a 740-g infant

A premature 740-g infant who had esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula was treated with a primary anastomosis. The postoperative recovery was excellent, but the need for close cooperation with neonatal intensivists is essential for survival.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric surgery 1997-10, Vol.32 (10), p.1488-1489
Hauptverfasser:	Driver, C.P, Bruce, J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Esophageal Atresia - complications Esophageal Atresia - surgery Esophagus Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature, Diseases - surgery Infant, Very Low Birth Weight Male Medical sciences Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the digestive system Tracheoesophageal Fistula - complications Tracheoesophageal Fistula - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	A premature 740-g infant who had esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula was treated with a primary anastomosis. The postoperative recovery was excellent, but the need for close cooperation with neonatal intensivists is essential for survival.
ISSN:	0022-3468 1531-5037
DOI:	10.1016/S0022-3468(97)90571-6