title: Primary reconstruction of esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula in a 740-g infant.
abstract: A premature 740-g infant who had esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula was treated with a primary anastomosis. The postoperative recovery was excellent, but the need for close cooperation with neonatal intensivists is essential for survival.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Manchester Children's Hospitals NHS Trust, England.
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Driver
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bruce
mesh_terms: D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D019102:Infant, Very Low Birth Weight; D008297:Male; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*