title: Multiple anastomotic complications following repair of oesophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula: a report of two cases.
abstract: This report describes the clinical course and management of two children with multiple anastomotic complications following primary repair of oesophageal atresia (EA) with distal tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). These included anastomotic leak and stricture, oesophageal perforation during antegrade dilatation, and finally a recurrent fistula between the oesophagus and the tracheo-bronchial tree. Ultimately, after multiple operative interventions, a successful outcome was achieved in both patients with preservation of the native oesophagus. The anastomotic complications following primary repair of EA with TEF are discussed, with special reference to difficulties in the management of recurrent TEF.
authors: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors: Prashant
authors: P
authors: Jain
authors: Pinaki R
authors: PR
authors: Debnath
authors: Vishesh
authors: V
authors: Jain
authors: Rajiv
authors: R
authors: Chadha
authors: Subhasis R
authors: SR
authors: Choudhury
authors: Archana
authors: A
authors: Puri
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D057868:Anastomotic Leak / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*