Tracheo-oesophageal fistula in Christchurch: a review.
The management of tracheo-oesophageal fistulae at Christchurch from 1968-1982 has been reviewed. Thirty-one cases have been diagnosed with 26 undergoing surgery. There has been an overall mortality of 48% but there was a trend towards improved survival figures. Other congenital anomalies were present in 56%. Oesophageal stenosis occurred in four of the operative cases and led to major problems in management.
D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009520:New Zealand; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality; D012008:Recurrence; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*