Adults who survived repair of congenital oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula.
One hundred and twenty five adults who were born before 1969 with oesophageal atresia or tracheo-oesophageal fistula or both and were managed at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, were reviewed. Most enjoyed a normal life. Though over half had difficulties in swallowing and symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux, the symptoms occurred only occasionally and were regarded as inconsequential by most. One third of the patients had wheeze and a quarter had at least one episode of bronchitis a year, but these interfered little with daily activities. Overall, these results are encouraging for young patients with oesophageal atresia and their families.
Chetcuti
P
P
Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Australia.
Myers
N A
NA
Phelan
P D
PD
Beasley
S W
SW
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000150:complications; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000150:complications; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*