The first successful total repair of congenital atresia of the esophagus with tracheoesophageal fistula.
The details of the first successful total repair of congenital atresia of the esophagus with tracheoesophageal fistula are given, and the background of surgical experience against which this operation stands preeminent is outlined.
D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000150:complications / Q000266:history* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008722:Methods; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000266:history* / Q000601:surgery