Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia and tracheo-esophageal fistula.

Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia with a distal fistula – lessons from the first 10 operations

INTRODUCTION Thoracoscopic esophageal atresia (EA) repair was first performed in 1999, but still the technique is treated as one of the most complex pediatric surgical procedures. AIM The study presents a single-center experience and learning curve of thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia and tracheo-esophageal (distal) fistula. MATERIAL AND METHODS From 2012 to 2014, 10 consecutive pa...

Systematic Review of the Literature: Comparison of Open and Minimal Access Surgery (Thoracoscopic Repair) of Esophageal Atresia with Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula (EA-TEF)

Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis Following Repair of Esophageal Atresia and Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula

Two cases of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) developed after a few weeks of repair of an esophageal atresia and tracheo-esophageal fistula (EA and TEF). Both cases were dealt successfully with laparoscopic pyloromyotomy.

Current controversies in the surgical treatment of esophageal atresia.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Esophageal atresia (EA) with or without tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF) is a rare condition that can be nowadays succesfully treated. The current interest therefore is focused on the management of the difficult cases, on thoracoscopic approach, and on some aspects of the long-term results. METHODS The current strategies for the difficult or impossible anastomoses in pure ...

Chylothorax after Primary Repair of Esophageal Atresia with Tracheo-esophageal Fistula: Successful Management by Biological Fibrin Glue

A neonate, who had undergone primary repair of esophageal atresia with tracheo-esophageal fistula, developed right pleural effusion in the postoperative period. It was initially misdiagnosed as an anastomotic leak, but later confirmed to be chylothorax. Conservative treatment failed. Application of biological fibrin glue (sealant) on the mediastinum through a thoracotomy was curative.