Esophageal Morbidity and Function in Adults With Repaired Esophageal Atresia With Tracheoesophageal Fistula

2010151 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Saara J. Sistonen · Helsinki University Hospital

Antti Koivusalo · Helsinki University Hospital

Urpo Nieminen · University of Helsinki

Harry Lindahl · Helsinki University Hospital

Jouko Lohi

Mia Kero · University of Helsinki

Päivi Kärkkäinen · University of Helsinki

Abstract

Significant esophageal morbidity associated with EA extends into adulthood. Surgical complications, increasing age, and impaired esophageal motility predict development of epithelial metaplasia after repair of EA.

Topics & Keywords

Esophageal and GI Pathology Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Tracheal and airway disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 251, Issue 6, pp. 1167-1173

DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e3181c9b613

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