Perioperative Complications of Esophageal Atresia

Francesco Morini; Andrea Conforti; Pietro Bagolan

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1636941

Perioperative Complications of Esophageal Atresia

Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2018 Apr;28(2):133-140. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1636941. Epub 2018 Mar 13.

Authors

Francesco Morini¹, Andrea Conforti¹, Pietro Bagolan¹

Affiliation

¹ Neonatal Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.

PMID: 29534254
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1636941

Abstract

Current survival rate of infants with esophageal atresia with/without tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) exceeds 90% and great interest is dedicated to the long-term outcomes and complications. However, perioperative complications represent a significant burden to the EA/TEF infants and a technical challenge for the surgeon. In this review, we will focus on the most frequent perioperative complications specific of EA/TEF to describe their predisposing factors, possible preventive measures, and treatment options.

Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anesthesia / adverse effects
Digestive System Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
Esophageal Atresia / complications
Esophageal Atresia / surgery*
Humans
Infant
Intraoperative Complications* / etiology
Intraoperative Complications* / prevention & control
Intraoperative Complications* / therapy
Postoperative Complications* / etiology
Postoperative Complications* / prevention & control
Postoperative Complications* / therapy
Tracheoesophageal Fistula / etiology
Tracheoesophageal Fistula / therapy