title: Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula: 1939 to 1979.
abstract: During the past 40 years, the survival of patients with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula has increased from zero to approximately 85 percent. With the increased survival rate, the surgeon has the opportunity to follow up the patient into adult life. By so doing, the early and late complications can be anticipated and treated appropriately.
mesh_terms: D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D005774:Gastrostomy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008722:Methods; D011859:Radiography; D013270:Stomach / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*