title: Surgical intervention for oesophageal atresia with tracheo-oesophageal fistula.
abstract: 1. This condition is a congenital condition occurring in 1:3,500 births. 2. The condition can be diagnosed in utero, then delivery can be arranged at a hospital with a neonatal unit. 3. Most cases can be easily treated with surgical intervention. 4. Most TOF babies thrive after surgery, and good nursing care increases their chances of healthy development.
authors: H M
authors: HM
authors: Yeo
mesh_terms: D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017283:Neonatal Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*