Long-term complications of congenital esophageal atresia–single institution experience

Objective To evaluate general health condition of children operated for esophageal atresia, including complications from gastrointestinal tract and skeletal defects. Methods Between 1990 and 2005, 77 patients were operated for esophageal atresia in the Polish Mother’s Health Memorial Hospital. The s...

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Published in:Indian pediatrics 2015-06, Vol.52 (6), p.499-501
Main Authors: Koziarkiewicz, Maria, Taczalska, A., Jasiñska-Jaskula, I., Grochulska-Cerska, H., Piaseczna-Piotrowska, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Child
Esophageal Atresia - complications
Esophageal Atresia - epidemiology
Follow-Up Studies
Gastroesophageal Reflux - epidemiology
Gastroesophageal Reflux - etiology
Humans
Maternal and Child Health
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Poland - epidemiology
Research Paper
Retrospective Studies
Scoliosis
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Summary:Objective To evaluate general health condition of children operated for esophageal atresia, including complications from gastrointestinal tract and skeletal defects. Methods Between 1990 and 2005, 77 patients were operated for esophageal atresia in the Polish Mother’s Health Memorial Hospital. The study was based on retrospective analysis of medical case records of all children with esophageal atresia. All living patients ( n =51) were invited for follow-up studies. Results Pathological gastroesophageal reflux was found in 46.7% of children. Scoliosis was diagnosed in 20 patients. Chest deformations were observed in 43.3% children Conclusion The absence of clinical symptoms does not exclude the presence of gastroesophageal reflux in children operated for esophageal atresia. Children operated for esophageal atresia should be followed up regularly by a multispecialistic medical team.
ISSN:0019-6061
0974-7559
DOI:10.1007/s13312-015-0664-4