Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Nov 27 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Many aspects of the management of esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) are controversial and the evidence for decision making is limited. Members of the European Reference Network for Rare […] LEARN MORE
The 2nd ERNICA consensus conference on the Perioperative, Surgical and Long-term Management of Patients with Long-gap Esophageal Atresia took place in Berlin on the 13th and 14th November 2019. After an extensive literature search and preparation, relevant aspects regarding the […] LEARN MORE
INoEA is the International Network of Esophageal Atresia and consists of a broad spectrum of pediatric specialties and patient societies. The working group on long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) set out to develop guidelines regarding the definition of LGEA, the best […] LEARN MORE
The Esophageal and Airway Treatment (EAT) Center at Boston Children’s Hospital cares for infants, children and young adults with esophageal and airway problems
With improvements in surgical techniques and intensive care treatments, the focus of care of patients born with esophageal atresia has shifted from mortality to morbidity and quality-of-life issues. These patients face gastrointestinal (GI) problems not only in early childhood but […] LEARN MORE
Dr. John Foker, at the Boston Children’s Hospital (Boston, USA) describes an innovative technique for stimulating the growth of the esophagus in patients with long-segment esophageal atresia by placing sutures in the ends of the esophagus, to give growth signals […] LEARN MORE
Long gap esophageal atresia in which a primary anastomosis cannot be achieved remains a challenge. Elongation of the esophagus by traction on the 2 ends has been previously described. With the advent of thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia, there have […] LEARN MORE
In France, on behalf of the Health Affaires Ministry, the Reference Center on EA, created in 2009 a personal document titled “Emergency and Health Card”. This emergency card is delivered after birth to each infant with esophageal atresia and inserted in […] LEARN MORE
