Discussion on atresia of oesophagus.
Combined malformations and dysmaturity are still the most important causes of postoperative complications and deaths in the treatment of congenital oesophageal atresia. Better results can only be expected if methods of therapy of these associated conditions can be improved.
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D005860:Germany, West; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality*