title: Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula: current management strategies and complications.
abstract: The successful operative management of oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal atresia has been available for approximately 70 years. During this time neonatal intensive care has evolved, surgical techniques have improved and consequently near 100% survival for this condition may now be achieved. In keeping with promising results, the co-morbidities of the condition have gained increasing recognition. In this article, the clinical course from antenatal assessments, neonatal surgery and co-morbidities from infancy to adulthood are reviewed to provide a broad overview of the condition.
authors.affiliation: Douglas Cohen Department of Paediatric Surgery, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Locked Bag 4001, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia.
authors.forename: Andrew J A
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Holland
authors.forename: Dominic A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Fitzgerald
mesh_terms: D015897:Comorbidity; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D012151:Resuscitation; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*