Recent Advances in the Genetic Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula: A Review

Infants born with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula, a complex congenital malformation occurring in 1/2500–4000 live births, may suffer threats to their cardiac, respiratory, and digestive health in addition to anomalies that may exist in the genitourinary and musculoskeletal systems. Optimal care for these patients throughout their lives is best achieved through a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach that our health care system is not always well-equipped to provide. This review, though not exhaustive, highlights the components of care that pertain to initial surgical reconstruction and subsequent diagnosis and management of the complications that are most frequently encountered. Authors from among the many specialties involved in the care of these patients summarize the current best practice with attention to the most recent advances. Assessment and improvement of quality of life and transition to adult specialists as children grow to adulthood is also reviewed.

• Publication year

  2023

• Venue

  Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - JPGN

• Publication date

  2023-09-29

• Fields of study

  Medicine

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003952PMID 37771007
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  Semantic Scholar, PubMed

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