title: Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Esophageal Atresia Patients: A Review of a Critical Issue.
abstract: Feeding and swallowing disorders are commonly seen in clinical practice in infants and children treated for esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula. Nevertheless, only few authors have addressed these issues. This review aims to describe the feeding and swallowing disorders encountered, focusing on pathophysiology, normal development of swallowing and feeding abilities, and possible rehabilitation therapies to prevent or correct these disorders.
authors: Neonatal Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Fiumicino, Italy.
authors: Andrea
authors: A
authors: Conforti
authors: Neonatal Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Fiumicino, Italy.
authors: Laura
authors: L
authors: Valfré
authors: Speech Language Pathology Unit, Department of Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Fiumicino, Italy.
authors: Martina
authors: M
authors: Falbo
authors: Neonatal Surgery Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Fiumicino, Italy.
authors: Pietro
authors: P
authors: Bagolan
authors: Speech Language Pathology Unit, Department of Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Fiumicino, Italy.
authors: Antonella
authors: A
authors: Cerchiari
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development / Q000502:physiology; D003679:Deglutition / Q000502:physiology; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery