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Sfeir R, Aumar M, Sharma D, Labreuche J, Dauchet L, Gottrand F. The French Experience with a Population-Based Esophageal Atresia Registry (RENATO). Eur J Pediatr Surg 2024; 34:137-142. [PMID: 37940126 DOI: 10.1055/a-2206-6837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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This paper presented a national register for esophageal atresia (EA) started in January 2008. We report our experience about the conception of this database and its coordination. Data management and data quality are also detailed. In 2023, more than 2,500 patients with EA are included. Prevalence of EA in France was calculated at 1.8/10,000 live birth. Main clinical results are listed with scientific publications issued directly from the register.
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- Rony Sfeir
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Reference Center for Congenital and Malformative Esophageal Disorders, Jeanne de Flandre Children's Hospital, Lille University Faculty of Medicine, Lille Cedex, Lille, France
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Reference Center for Congenital and Malformative Esophageal Disorders, Jeanne de Flandre Children's Hospital, Lille University Faculty of Medicine, Lille Cedex, Lille, France
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Reference Center for Congenital and Malformative Esophageal Disorders, Jeanne de Flandre Children's Hospital, Lille University Faculty of Medicine, Lille Cedex, Lille, France
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- SEED: Statistique, Evaluation, Economique, Data-Management Maison Régionale de la Recherche Clinique University Hospital of Lille, France - Health Statistics, Lille, France
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University Hospital of Lille, France - Public Health, Lille, France
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Reference Center for Congenital and Malformative Esophageal Disorders, Jeanne de Flandre Children's Hospital, Lille University Faculty of Medicine, Lille Cedex, Lille, France
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van den Berg J, Johansen M, Disma N, Engelhardt T, Hansen TG, Veyckemans F, Zielinska M, de Graaff JC. Perioperative anaesthetic management and short-term outcome of neonatal repair of oesophageal atresia with or without tracheo-oesophageal fistula in Europe: A sub-analysis of the neonate and children audit of anaesthesia practice in Europe (NECTARINE) prospective multicenter observational study. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2023; 40:936-945. [PMID: 37779460 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Oesophageal atresia with or without a tracheo-oesophageal fistula is a congenital abnormality that usually requires surgical repair within the first days of life. OBJECTIVE Description of the perioperative anaesthetic management and outcomes of neonates undergoing surgery for oesophageal atresia with or without a tracheo-oesophageal fistula, included in the 'neonate and children audit of anaesthesia practice in Europe' (NECTARINE) database. DESIGN Sub-analyses of prospective observational NECTARINE study. SETTING European multicentre study. PATIENTS Neonates who underwent surgery for oesophageal atresia with or without a tracheo-oesophageal fistula in the NECTARINE cohort were selected. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Incidence rates with 95% confidence intervals were calculated for peri-operative clinical events which required a predetermined intervention, postoperative complications, and mortality. RESULTS One hundred and three neonates undergoing a first surgical intervention for oesophageal atresia with or without a tracheo-oesophageal fistula repair were identified. Their median gestational age was 38 weeks with a median birth weight of 2840 [interquartile range 2150 to 3150] grams. Invasive monitoring was used in 66% of the procedures. The incidence of perioperative clinical events was 69% (95% confidence interval 59 to 77%), of 30-day postoperative complications 47% (95% confidence interval 38 to 57%) and the 30- and 90 days mortality rates were 2.1% and 2.6%, respectively. CONCLUSION Oesophageal atresia with or without a tracheo-oesophageal fistula repair in neonates is associated with a high number of perioperative interventions in response to clinical events, a high incidence of postoperative complications, and a substantial mortality rate.
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- Johanneke van den Berg
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands (M.JVDB), Division of Pediatric Anaesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Centre, Montreal, Canada (MJ), Unit for Research & Innovation, Department of Anaesthesia, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy (ND), Department of Anaesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada (TE), Department of Anaesthesia, Akershus University Hospital and Oslo University, Oslo, Norway (TGH), Clinique d'Anesthésie-Réanimation pédiatrique, Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre, CHU de Lille, Lille, France (FV), Department of Paediatric Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland (MZ), Department of Anesthesiology, Erasmus Medical Center - Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Adrz-EramusMC, Goes, The Netherlands (JCDG)
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van Tuyll van Serooskerken ES, Gallo G, Weusten BL, Westerhof J, Brosens LAA, Zwaveling S, Ruiterkamp J, Hulscher JBF, Arets HGM, Bittermann AJN, van der Zee DC, Tytgat SHAJ, Lindeboom MYA. Graft dilatation and Barrett's esophagus in adults after gastric pull-up and jejunal interposition for long-gap esophageal atresia. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 15:553-563. [PMID: 37744319 PMCID: PMC10514707 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v15.i9.553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Esophageal replacement (ER) with gastric pull-up (GPU) or jejunal interposition (JI) used to be the standard treatment for long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA). Changes of the ER grafts on a macro- and microscopic level however, are unknown. AIM To evaluate long-term clinical symptoms and anatomical and mucosal changes in adolescents and adults after ER for LGEA. METHODS A cohort study was conducted including all LGEA patients ≥ 16 years who had undergone GPU or JI between 1985-2003 at two tertiary referral centers in the Netherlands. Patients underwent clinical assessment, contrast study and endoscopy with biopsy. Data was collected prospectively. Group differences between JI and GPU patients, and associations between different outcome measures were assessed using the Fisher's exact test for bivariate variables and the Mann-Whitney U-test for continuous variables. Differences with a P-value < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. RESULTS Nine GPU patients and eleven JI patients were included. Median age at follow-up was 21.5 years and 24.4 years, respectively. Reflux was reported in six GPU patients (67%) vs four JI patients (36%) (P = 0.37). Dysphagia symptoms were reported in 64% of JI patients, compared to 22% of GPU patients (P = 0.09). Contrast studies showed dilatation of the jejunal graft in six patients (55%) and graft lengthening in four of these six patients. Endoscopy revealed columnar-lined esophagus in three GPU patients (33%) and intestinal metaplasia was histologically confirmed in two patients (22%). No association was found between reflux symptoms and macroscopic anomalies or intestinal metaplasia. Three GPU patients (33%) experienced severe feeding problems vs none in the JI group. The median body mass index of JI patients was 20.9 kg/m2 vs 19.5 kg/m2 in GPU patients (P = 0.08). CONCLUSION The majority of GPU patients had reflux and intestinal metaplasia in 22%. The majority of JI patients had dysphagia and a dilated graft. Follow-up after ER for LGEA is essential.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen 9713 GZ, Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht 3508 AB, Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen 9713 GZ, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht 3508 AB, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam 1105 AZ, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, Utrecht 3508 AB, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen 9713 GZ, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, Utrecht 3508 AB, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, Utrecht 3508 AB, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, Utrecht 3508 AB, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, Utrecht 3508 AB, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, Utrecht 3508 AB, Netherlands
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Kapapa M, Weber D, Serra A. Parental risk factors for oesophageal atresia. J Formos Med Assoc 2023; 122:932-939. [PMID: 36925362 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2023.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND An Oesophageal atresia (OA) affects almost 1 in 3500 newborn and its aetiology for development between 4th to 6th pregnancy weeks had not yet been clarified. METHODS This retrospective, observational control group-supported (n = 30) examination was performed with OA mothers (n = 20) who were interrogated via specialized questionnaires and interviews to evaluate data on medical pregnancy history including hormonal treatment, changing of life habits (nutrition, diet, medication), drug consumption (alcohol, smoking, illicit drugs) as well as exposure to nuclear waste or poisonous substance exposition. Aim was to assess risk factors during pregnancy and in particular in the first trimester. RESULTS The body mass index (BMI) prior pregnancy of OA mothers was significant lower (p = 0.022) and the number of mothers with obesity (BMI>30) did not differ to control group mothers (p = 0.081). They had additionally more pre-existing illnesses (p = 0.009) and allergies (p = 0.001). Control group mothers changed dietary habits with higher meat (p = 0.032) and caffeine intake (p = 0.012) compared to OA mothers, which had higher rates of abnormalities during pregnancy (p < 0.001) and 38.7% of them suffered of ≥1 abortion in the past. The ethnical background of OA mothers was more often German (p < 0.033), while OA fathers had a lower socioeconomic status (p = 0.039). CONCLUSION Maternal factors like previous abortions, obesity and immunological predispositions like existence of allergies combined with increased daily dairy consumption influenced obviously the occurrence of OA.
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- Melanie Kapapa
- Division of Paediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Ulm, Eythstrasse 24, 89075 Ulm, Germany.
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- Division of Paediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Ulm, Eythstrasse 24, 89075 Ulm, Germany
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- Division of Paediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Ulm, Eythstrasse 24, 89075 Ulm, Germany
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Agurto-Ramírez A, García-Villodre L, Ruiz-Palacio A, Arribas-Díaz B, Barrachina-Bonet L, Páramo-Rodríguez L, Zurriaga Ó, Cavero-Carbonell C. Oesophageal Atresia: Prevalence in the Valencian Region (Spain) and Associated Anomalies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4042. [PMID: 36901053 PMCID: PMC10001480 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The objective was to determine the prevalence of oesophageal atresia (OA) and describe the characteristics of OA cases diagnosed before the first year of life, born between 2007 and 2019, and residents in the Valencian Region (VR), Spain. Live births (LB), stillbirths (SB), and termination of pregnancy for fetal anomaly (TOPFA) diagnosed with OA were selected from the Congenital Anomalies population-based Registry of VR (RPAC-CV). The prevalence of OA per 10,000 births with 95% confidence interval was calculated, and socio-demographic and clinical variables were analyzed. A total of 146 OA cases were identified. The overall prevalence was 2.4/10,000 births, and prevalence by type of pregnancy ending was 2.3 in LB and 0.03 in both SB and TOPFA. A mortality rate of 0.03/1000 LB was observed. A relationship was found between case mortality and birth weight (p-value < 0.05). OA was primarily diagnosed at birth (58.2%) and 71.2% of the cases were associated with another congenital anomaly, mainly congenital heart defects. Significant variations in the prevalence of OA in the VR were detected throughout the study period. In conclusion, a lower prevalence in SB and TOPFA was identified compared to EUROCAT data. As several studies have identified, an association between OA cases and birth weight was found.
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- Adriana Agurto-Ramírez
- Service of Preventive Medicine, Valencia General University Hospital Consortium, 46014 Valencia, Spain
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- Rare Diseases Joint Research Unit, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region-Valencia University (FISABIO-UVEG), 46020 Valencia, Spain
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- Rare Diseases Joint Research Unit, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region-Valencia University (FISABIO-UVEG), 46020 Valencia, Spain
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- Rare Diseases Joint Research Unit, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region-Valencia University (FISABIO-UVEG), 46020 Valencia, Spain
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- Rare Diseases Joint Research Unit, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region-Valencia University (FISABIO-UVEG), 46020 Valencia, Spain
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- Rare Diseases Joint Research Unit, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region-Valencia University (FISABIO-UVEG), 46020 Valencia, Spain
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- Rare Diseases Joint Research Unit, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region-Valencia University (FISABIO-UVEG), 46020 Valencia, Spain
- Public Health Regional Health Administration, Generalitat Valenciana, 46020 Valencia, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Sciences, Toxicology and Legal Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Rare Diseases Joint Research Unit, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region-Valencia University (FISABIO-UVEG), 46020 Valencia, Spain
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Kagan MS, Wang JT, Pier DB, Zurakowski D, Jennings RW, Bajic D. Infant Perioperative Risk Factors and Adverse Brain Findings Following Long-Gap Esophageal Atresia Repair. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12051807. [PMID: 36902591 PMCID: PMC10003188 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12051807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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Recent findings implicate brain vulnerability following long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) repair. We explored the relationship between easily quantifiable clinical measures and previously reported brain findings in a pilot cohort of infants following LGEA repair. MRI measures (number of qualitative brain findings; normalized brain and corpus callosum volumes) were previously reported in term-born and early-to-late premature infants (n = 13/group) <1 year following LGEA repair with the Foker process. The severity of underlying disease was classified by an (1) American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) physical status and (2) Pediatric Risk Assessment (PRAm) scores. Additional clinical end-point measures included: anesthesia exposure (number of events; cumulative minimal alveolar concentration (MAC) exposure in hours), length (in days) of postoperative intubated sedation, paralysis, antibiotic, steroid, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) treatment. Associations between clinical end-point measures and brain MRI data were tested using Spearman rho and multivariable linear regression. Premature infants were more critically ill per ASA scores, which showed a positive association with the number of cranial MRI findings. Clinical end-point measures together significantly predicted the number of cranial MRI findings for both term-born and premature infant groups, but none of the individual clinical measures did on their own. Listed easily quantifiable clinical end-point measures could be used together as indirect markers in assessing the risk of brain abnormalities following LGEA repair.
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- Mackenzie Shea Kagan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Bader 3, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Bader 3, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Department of Anaesthesia, Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Department of Neurology, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Wang 708, Boston, MA 021114, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Bader 3, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Department of Anaesthesia, Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Department of Surgery, Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Bader 3, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Department of Anaesthesia, Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-(617)-355-7737; Fax: +1-(618)-730-0894
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Marks KT, Higano NS, Kotagal M, Woods JC, Kingma PS. Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Evaluation of Anatomy and Outcome Prediction in Infants with Esophageal Atresia. Neonatology 2023; 120:185-195. [PMID: 36812903 PMCID: PMC10118939 DOI: 10.1159/000526794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There is currently no validated diagnostic modality to characterize the anatomy and predict outcomes of tracheal esophageal defects, such as esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheal esophageal fistulas (TEFs). We hypothesized that ultra-short echo-time MRI would provide enhanced anatomic information allowing for evaluation of specific EA/TEF anatomy and identification of risk factors that predict outcome in infants with EA/TEF. METHODS In this observational study, 11 infants had pre-repair ultra-short echo-time MRI of the chest completed. Esophageal size was measured at the widest point distal to the epiglottis and proximal to the carina. Angle of tracheal deviation was measured by identifying the initial point of deviation and the farthest lateral point proximal to the carina. RESULTS Infants without a proximal TEF had a larger proximal esophageal diameter (13.5 ± 5.1 mm vs. 6.8 ± 2.1 mm, p = 0.07) when compared to infants with a proximal TEF. The angle of tracheal deviation in infants without a proximal TEF was larger than infants with a proximal TEF (16.1 ± 6.1° vs. 8.2 ± 5.4°, p = 0.09) and controls (16.1 ± 6.1° vs. 8.0 ± 3.1°, p = 0.005). An increase in the angle of tracheal deviation was positively correlated with duration of post-operative mechanical ventilation (Pearson r = 0.83, p < 0.002) and total duration of post-operative respiratory support (Pearson r = 0.80, p = 0.004). DISCUSSION These results demonstrate that infants without a proximal TEF have a larger proximal esophagus and a greater angle of tracheal deviation which is directly correlated with the need for longer post-operative respiratory support. Additionally, these results demonstrate that MRI is a useful tool to assess the anatomy of EA/TEF.
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- Kaitlyn T. Marks
- The Perinatal Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Center for Pulmonary Imaging Research, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Radiology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio; Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Center for Pulmonary Imaging Research, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Radiology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- The Perinatal Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Center for Pulmonary Imaging Research, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Silvestri EF, Oliveira EJF, Chiedde M, Santos EFS, Calderon MG. Epidemiological characteristics of live births with esophageal atresia in Sao Paulo State, Brazil, from 2005 to 2018. WORLD JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY 2022; 6:e000455. [PMID: 36601238 PMCID: PMC9806072 DOI: 10.1136/wjps-2022-000455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background The estimated prevalence of esophageal atresia (EA) is 1 in 2500-4500 live births (LBs). Researchers have already identified risk factors, but the mechanisms are still unknown. The aim of this study is to identify EA prevalence trends and its risk factors in the São Paulo State (SPS) population database. Methods We conducted a population-based study using all EA cases identified by the Live Births Information System across 14 years (2005-2018) to estimate EA prevalence trends in recent years, stratified by maternal age and SPS geographical clusters. We calculated the prevalence trends, regression coefficient (β), annual percent change (APC), and 95% confidence interval (CI). Results We found 820 EA cases among 8,536,101 LBs with a prevalence of 1.0/10,000 LBs in SPS, Brazil. There was no significant difference in distribution by sex. Among all the cases, the majority (65%) were Caucasian; 51.8% were born at term; 43% had weight of ≥2500 g; 95.4% were singleton; and 73.4% of births were by cesarean section. From 2005 to 2018, there was an increasing trend of EA prevalence (APC=6.5%) with the highest APC of 12.2%. The highest EA prevalence rate (1.7/10,000 LB) was found in the group with maternal age of ≥35 years. No significant seasonal variation was found based on the conception month (p=0.061). Conclusions EA had an increasing prevalence trend in SPS, Brazil, in recent years, with the highest prevalence rate in the group with maternal age of ≥35 years. No seasonality was observed. This population-based study is the first to summarize the current epidemiology of EA in SPS LB.
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- Universidade Nove de Julho Curso de Medicina, Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Hospital Beneficencia Portuguesa de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil,Pediatric Surgery Department, Hospital Santa Catarina, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Mikkelsen A, Boye B, Diseth TH, Malt U, Mørkrid L, IJsselstijn H, Emblem R. Traumatic stress, mental health, and quality of life in adolescents with esophageal atresia. J Pediatr Surg 2022; 57:1423-1431. [PMID: 33223226 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION We aimed to investigate QoL in EA patients in relation to comparison groups and to clinical factors including experienced traumatic stress. MATERIAL AND METHODS Adolescents with EA in Norway born between 1996 and 2002 were included. Clinical assessment and patient's characteristics were collected. Quality of life (PedsQL), traumatic stress (IES-13) and mental health (SDQ-20) were compared to groups of healthy controls, children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and kidney transplanted children (TX). RESULTS 68 EA adolescents participated. Total scores for PedsQL were not different from the healthy group and ALL patients, but significantly better than the TX patients. The subscale for physical performance was significantly lower than in healthy adolescents, and nine (17%) patients had scores ≤70 indicating reduced health status. Five EA adolescents (12%) had mental health scores suggesting a psychiatric disorder, and six (9%) reported high traumatic stress scores with a significant correlation to days on ventilator in the neonatal period. The strongest predictors for quality of life among EA adolescents were self-reported mental health, posttraumatic stress and GERD symptoms. CONCLUSION Scores for Quality of life in the EA group are good except for subscale for physical performance. Symptoms of posttraumatic stress, mental strain and gastroesophageal reflux are predictors of reduced QoL.
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- A Mikkelsen
- University of Oslo (UiO), Norway; Department of Pediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital (OUS), Postboks 4950 Nydalen, Oslo 0424, Norway.
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- Department of acute psychiatry, psychosomatic and c-l psychiatry-adult, Oslo University Hospital (OUS), Norway; University of Oslo (UiO), Norway
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Hospitals, Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Oslo University Hospital (OUS), Oslo, Norway; University of Oslo (UiO), Norway
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- University of Oslo (UiO), Norway
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Erasmus MC-Sophia Children`s Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- University of Oslo (UiO), Norway; Department of Pediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital (OUS), Postboks 4950 Nydalen, Oslo 0424, Norway
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Ladefoged MR, Korang SK, Hildorf SE, Oehlenschlæger J, Poulsen S, Fossum M, Lausten-Thomsen U. Necessity of Prophylactic Extrapleural Chest Tube During Primary Surgical Repair of Esophageal Atresia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:849992. [PMID: 35372168 PMCID: PMC8971748 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.849992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Esophageal atresia is corrected surgically by anastomosing and recreating esophageal continuity. To allow the removal of excess fluid and air from the anastomosis, a prophylactic and temporary intraoperative chest tube (IOCT) has traditionally been placed in this area during surgery. However, whether the potential benefits of this prophylactic IOCT overweigh the potential harms is unclear. Objective To assess the benefits and harms of using a prophylactic IOCT during primary surgical repair of esophageal atresia. Data Sources We conducted a systematic review with a meta-analysis. We searched Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (2021, Issue 12), MEDLINE Ovid, Embase Ovid, CINAHL, and Science Citation Index Expanded and Conference Proceedings Citation Index-(Web of Science). Search was performed from inception until December 3rd, 2021. Study Selection Randomized clinical trials (RCT) assessing the effect of a prophylactic IOCT during primary surgical repair of esophageal atresia and observational studies identified during our searches for RCT. Data Extraction and Synthesis Two independent reviewers screened studies and performed data extraction. The certainty of the evidence was assessed by GRADE and ROBINS-I. PROSPERO Registration A protocol for this review has been registered on PROSPERO (CRD42021257834). Results We included three RCTs randomizing 162 neonates, all at overall "some risk of bias." The studies compared the placement of an IOCT vs. none. The meta-analysis did not identify any significant effect of profylacitic IOCT, as confidence intervals were compatible with no effect, but the analyses suggests that the placement of an IOCT might lead to an increase in all-cause mortality (RR 1.66, 95% CI 0.76-3.65; three trials), serious adverse events (RR 1.08, 95% CI 0.58-2.00; three trials), intervention-requiring pneumothorax (RR 1.65, 95% CI 0.28-9.50; two trials), and anastomosis leakage (RR 1.66, 95% CI 0.63-4.40). None of our included studies assessed esophageal stricture or pain. Certainty of evidence was very low for all outcomes. Conclusions Evidence from RCTs does not support the routine use of a prophylactic IOCT during primary surgical repair of esophageal atresia.
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- Martin Riis Ladefoged
- Copenhagen Trial Unit, Department 7812, Centre for Clinical Intervention Research, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Trial Unit, Department 7812, Centre for Clinical Intervention Research, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Evanovich DM, Wang JT, Zendejas B, Jennings RW, Bajic D. From the Ground Up: Esophageal Atresia Types, Disease Severity Stratification and Survival Rates at a Single Institution. Front Surg 2022; 9:799052. [PMID: 35356503 PMCID: PMC8959439 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.799052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Esophageal atresia (EA), although a rare congenital anomaly, represents one of the most common gastrointestinal birth defects. There is a gap in our knowledge regarding the impact of perioperative critical care in infants born with EA. This study addresses EA types, disease severity stratification, and mortality in a retrospective cohort at a single institution. Institutional Review Board approved our retrospective cross-sectional study of term-born (n = 53) and premature infants (28–37 weeks of gestation; n = 31) that underwent primary surgical repair of EA at a single institution from 2009–2020. Demographic and clinical data were obtained from the electronic medical record, Powerchart (Cerner, London, UK). Patients were categorized by (i) sex, (ii) gestational age at birth, (iii) types of EA (in relation to respiratory tract anomalies), (iv) co-occurring congenital anomalies, (v) severity of disease (viz. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and Pediatric Risk Assessment (PRAm) scores), (vi) type of surgical repair for EA (primary anastomosis vs. Foker process), and (vii) survival rate classification using Spitz and Waterston scores. Data were presented as numerical sums and percentages. The frequency of anatomical types of EA in our cohort parallels that of the literature: 9.5% (8/84) type A, 9.5% (8/84) type B, 80% (67/84) type C, and 1% (1/84) type D. Long-gap EA accounts for 88% (7/8) type A, 75% (6/8) type B, and 13% (9/67) type C in the cohort studied. Our novel results show a nearly equal distribution of sex per each EA type, and gestational age (term-born vs. premature) by anatomical EA type. PRAm scoring showed a wider range of disease severity (3–9) than ASA scores (III and IV). The survival rate in our EA cohort dramatically increased in comparison to the literature in previous decades. This retrospective analysis at a single institution shows incidence of EA per sex and gestational status for anatomical types (EA type A-D) and by surgical approach (primary anastomosis vs. Foker process for short-gap vs. long-gap EA, respectively). Despite its wider range, PRAm score was not more useful in predicting disease severity in comparison to ASA score. Increased survival rates over the last decade suggest a potential need to assess unique operative and perioperative risks in this unique population of patients. Presented findings also represent a foundation for future clinical studies of outcomes in infants born with EA.
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- Devon Michael Evanovich
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Tufts School of Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States
- *Correspondence: Dusica Bajic
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Flatrès C, Aumar M, Ley D, Sfeir R, Nicolas A, Bonnevalle M, Duhamel A, Gottrand F. Prevalence of acid gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants with esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula. Pediatr Res 2022; 91:977-983. [PMID: 33864015 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-021-01510-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Given the high prevalence and complication risks of acid gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) in the first months of life in infants with esophageal atresia, the ESPGHAN/NASPGHAN consensus statement recommends systematic treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) until the age of 1 year and checking for acid GERD thereafter. However, these recommendations have not been evaluated. METHODS This prospective study was conducted from 2007 to 2016. We evaluated the prevalence of acid GERD in 100 consecutive infants presenting with esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula after the age of 18 months when PPI treatment was stopped. The diagnosis of acid GERD was based on positive pH-metry and/or evidence of complications (e.g., peptic esophagitis, need for jejunal nutrition, or antireflux surgery). Those with acid GERD at a median age of 18 months received a control examination every year or adapted to their clinical situation. RESULTS The prevalence rates of acid GERD were 64.3% at 18 months and 22.8% at the last follow-up (median age 65 months).There is no risk factor for acid GERD identified. CONCLUSIONS This study shows a high prevalence of acid GERD in late infancy and supports the recommendation of systematic checking for acid GERD when treatment with PPI is stopped. IMPACT Acid gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a frequent complication of esophageal atresia in infants. The ESPGHAN/NASPGHAN consensus, which is based on expert opinion, recommends systematic treatment of children with PPI until the age of 1 year. The prevalence rates of acid GERD were 64.3% at 18 months and 22.8% at the last follow-up. This study shows a high prevalence of acid GERD in late infancy and supports the recommendation of systematic checking for acid GERD when treatment with PPI is stopped.
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, INSERM U1286, Reference Center for Congenital Abnormalities of the Esophagus, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, INSERM U1286, Reference Center for Congenital Abnormalities of the Esophagus, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, INSERM U1286, Reference Center for Congenital Abnormalities of the Esophagus, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, INSERM U1286, Reference Center for Congenital Abnormalities of the Esophagus, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, INSERM U1286, Reference Center for Congenital Abnormalities of the Esophagus, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, ULR 2694-METRICS: Évaluation des Technologies de Santé et des Pratiques Médicales, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, INSERM U1286, Reference Center for Congenital Abnormalities of the Esophagus, Lille, France
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Korang SK, Hildorf S, Oehlenschlaeger J, Smithers CJ, Jakobsen JC, Lausten-Thomsen U. Preservation of the azygos vein versus ligation of the azygos vein during primary surgical repair of congenital esophageal atresia. Hippokratia 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd014889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Steven Kwasi Korang
- Copenhagen Trial Unit, Centre for Clinical Intervention Research; The Capital Region of Denmark, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital; Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery; Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital; Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery; Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital; Copenhagen Denmark
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- Copenhagen Trial Unit, Centre for Clinical Intervention Research; The Capital Region of Denmark, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital; Copenhagen Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, The Faculty of Health Sciences; University of Southern Denmark; Odense Denmark
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
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Bajic D, Rudisill SS, Jennings RW. Head circumference in infants undergoing Foker process for long-gap esophageal atresia repair: Call for attention. J Pediatr Surg 2021; 56:1564-1569. [PMID: 33722370 PMCID: PMC8362829 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.01.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION We extended our pilot study in infants following long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) repair to report head circumference, an easily obtainable indirect measure of brain size. Data are presented in the context of previously reported body weight and T2-weighted MRI measures of intracranial and brain volumes. METHODS Clinical information and head circumference were obtained for term-born (n = 13) and premature (n = 13) infants following LGEA repair with Foker process, as well as healthy term-born controls (n = 20) <1-year corrected age who underwent non-sedated research MRI. General Linear Model univariate analysis with corrected age at scan as a covariate and Bonferroni adjusted p values assessed group differences. RESULTS We report no difference in head circumference between the three groups. Such findings paralleled trends in body weight and total intracranial volume but not in brain volume as previously reported for the same pilot cohort. DISCUSSION Results suggest uncompromised somatic and head growth after repair of LGEA. In contrast, a novel finding of discrepancy between head circumference (novel data) and brain size (previously published data) in the same cohort suggests that head circumference might not be the best indirect measure of brain size in selected group of patients.
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- Dusica Bajic
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Bader 3, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain
Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Bader 3, Boston,
MA 02115, USA,Rush Medical College at Rush University, 600 S. Paulina
Street, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA
02115, USA,Department of Surgery, Esophageal and Airway Treatment
Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115,
USA
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Yong Z, Dingding W, Kaiyun H, Yichao G, Yanan Z, Junmin L, Shen Y, Shuangshuang L, Peize W, Jinshi H. Thoracoscopy for Esophageal Diverticula After Esophageal Atresia With Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:663705. [PMID: 34017810 PMCID: PMC8129005 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.663705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background: Esophageal diverticulum (ED) is an extremely rare complication of congenital esophageal atresia (EA) with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) surgery. We aimed to investigate feasible methods for the treatment of this rare complication. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all patients with EA/TEF at Beijing Children's Hospital from January 2015 to September 2019. The clinicopathological features of patients with ED after EA/TEF surgery were recorded. Follow-up was routinely performed after surgery until December 2020. Results: Among 198 patients with EA/TEF, ED only occurred in four patients (2.02%; one male, three female). The four patients had varying complications after the initial operation, including anastomotic leakage (3/4), esophageal stenosis (3/4), and recurrence of TEF (1/4). The main clinical symptoms of ED included recurrent pneumonia (4/4), coughing (4/4), and dysphagia (3/4). All ED cases occurred near the esophageal anastomosis. Patients' age at the time of diverticulum repair was 6.6-16.8 months. All patients underwent thoracoscopic esophageal diverticulectomy (operation time: 1.5-3.5 h). Anastomotic leakage occurred in one patient and spontaneously healed after 2 weeks. The other three patients had no peri-operative complications. All patients were routinely followed up after surgery for 14-36 months. During the follow-up period, all patients could eat orally, had good growth and weight gain, and showed no ED recurrence or anastomotic leakage on esophagogram. Conclusions: ED is a rare complication after EA/TEF surgery and is a clear indication for diverticulectomy. During the midterm follow-up, thoracoscopic esophageal diverticulectomy was safe and effective for ED after EA/TEF surgery.
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- Zhao Yong
- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, National Center for Children's Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, National Center for Children's Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, National Center for Children's Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, National Center for Children's Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, National Center for Children's Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, National Center for Children's Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, National Center for Children's Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, National Center for Children's Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, National Center for Children's Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, National Center for Children's Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Askarpour S, Peyvasteh M, Dashtyan M, Javaherizadeh H, Ahmadi M, Ali-Samir M. INCIDENCE OF MALNUTRITION, ESOPHAGEAL STENOSIS AND RESPIRATORY COMPLICATIONS AMONG CHILDREN WITH REPAIRED ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 33:e1537. [PMID: 33331432 PMCID: PMC7747482 DOI: 10.1590/0102-672020200003e1537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background: Esophageal atresia is congenital anomaly with high
mortality. Surgical complications and changes in nutritional status are common
problems after surgical correction. Aim: To evaluate
nutritional status, esophageal stenosis, and respiratory complications among
children who had repaired esophageal atresia.
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- Shahnam Askarpour
- Nursing Care Research Center in Chronic Diseases.,Department of Pediatric Surgery
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- Nursing Care Research Center in Chronic Diseases.,Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology.,Alimentary Tract Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Khouzestan, Iran
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Askarpour S, Peyvasteh M, Dashtyan M, Javaherizadeh H, Ahmadi M, Ali-Samir M. Incidence of malnutrition, esophageal stenosis and respiratory complications among children with repaired esophageal atresia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 33:e1486. [PMID: 33206845 PMCID: PMC7668295 DOI: 10.1590/0102-672020190001e1486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Esophageal atresia is congenital anomaly with high mortality. Surgical
complications and changes in nutritional status are common problems after
surgical correction.
Aim: T
o evaluate nutritional status, esophageal stenosis, and respiratory
complications among children who had repaired esophageal atresia.
Methods:
Children aged >2 months old with repaired esophageal atresia were
included in the current study. Gender, age, weight, and height were recorded
for each case. Height for age and weight for age were calculated for each
case.
Results:
According to weight for length percentile, 41.02% of the cases were
underweight. Esophageal stenosis was seen in 54.76% of the obtained
esophagograms.
Conclusion:
Underweight was present in 41.02 of the patients according to
weight-for-height percentile.
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- Shahnam Askarpour
- Nursing Care Research Center in Chronic Diseases.,Department of Pediatric Surgery
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- Nursing Care Research Center in Chronic Diseases.,Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology.,Alimentary Tract Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Khouzestan, Iran
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Diagnosis and management of complete tracheal rings with concurrent tracheoesophageal fistula. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 133:109971. [PMID: 32179205 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.109971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Characterize patients with complete tracheal rings and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) and summarize management options. METHODS A systematic review of patients under 18 years of age with complete tracheal rings and TEF was conducted. Authors were contacted for additional patient information and new cases were added. Patients with iatrogenic TEF and tracheal stenosis due to other causes were excluded. RESULTS Sixteen patients with a median (IQR) follow-up of 10 months (3-12 months) were identified. All had a distal TEF with complete tracheal rings distal to the TEF. There were 10 (63%) type C esophageal atresia + TEF (EA/TEF), and 1 (6%) type D (5 missing data). Median (IQR) airway diameter was 2 mm (1.5-2.2 mm). Complete tracheal rings were diagnosed prior to TEF repair in 5 (31.3%) patients, after ≥1 failed extubation in 3 (12.5%) patients, and intra-operatively during respiratory distress in 1 patient. Ten patients (62.5%) were intubated with an endotracheal tube and one with a 6 Fr flexible aortic canula (5 missing data). Four patients with an endotracheal tube for TEF repair developed ventilatory problems. Complete tracheal rings were repaired in 9 (56%) patients (8 slide tracheoplasty, 1 pericardial patch) and followed conservatively in 3 (19%). One patient required tracheotomy. Four patients died. CONCLUSIONS Complete tracheal rings with concurrent TEF is a rare entity that pose challenges for ventilatory management during operative repair. Bronchoscopy prior to TEF repair is critical to allow for proper preoperative planning.
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Yang M, Pan D, Xie W, Sun Z, Liu H, Mu X, Wang X, Shao L. Thoracoscopic surgery for one neonate with broncho-esophageal fistula. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2019.101365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Birketvedt K, Mikkelsen A, Klingen LL, Henriksen C, Helland IB, Emblem R. Nutritional Status in Adolescents with Esophageal Atresia. J Pediatr 2020; 218:130-137. [PMID: 31982089 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2019.11.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Revised: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To examine factors that may affect nutritional status in adolescents with esophageal atresia. STUDY DESIGN Anthropometric measurements, blood samples, pH measuring, mapping of dysphagia with a modified Easting Assessment Test questionnaire, 4-day dietary record, and a semistructured interview about eating habits and nutrition counseling were performed in a cross-sectional cohort of adolescents with esophageal atresia. RESULTS Out of 102 eligible patients, 68 (67%) participated. The median height-for-age Z score was -0.6 (-4.6 to 1.8). Ten (15%) were classified as stunted (height-for-age Z score <-2). Fourteen (21%) were overweight. More than two-thirds reported symptoms of dysphagia (Easting Assessment Test score ≥3) and avoided specific foods. Forty-eight (71%) completed the 4-day dietary record, which showed daily intake of energy below age-appropriate recommendations. One-third reported an energy intake below their estimated basal metabolic rate. Only 24% had received counselling from a dietitian. CONCLUSIONS Adolescents with a history of esophageal atresia have growth below reference values and energy intake below recommendations. Energy intake and its relation to stunting needs to be further studied in patients with esophageal atresia.
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- Kjersti Birketvedt
- Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Division of Surgery, Inflammation and Transplantation, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Division of Surgery, Inflammation and Transplantation, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Hamad D, Yousef Y, Caminsky NG, Guadagno E, Tran VA, Laberge JM, Emil S, Poenaru D. Defining the critical pediatric surgical workforce density for improving surgical outcomes: a global study. J Pediatr Surg 2020; 55:493-512. [PMID: 31839371 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2018] [Revised: 11/02/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have only 19% of the global surgical workforce yet see 80% of worldwide deaths from noncommunicable diseases. We aimed to interrogate the correlation between pediatric surgical workforce density (PSWD) and survival from pediatric surgical conditions worldwide. METHODS A systematic review of online databases identified outcome studies for key pediatric surgical conditions (gastroschisis, esophageal atresia, intestinal atresia, and typhoid perforation) as well as PSWD data across low-income (LICs), middle-income (MICs), and high-income countries (HICs). PSWD was expressed as the number of PSs/million children under 15 years of age and we correlated this to surgical outcomes for our case series. RESULTS PSWD ranged between zero (Burundi, The Gambia, and Mauritania) and 125.2 (Poland) across 86 countries. Outcomes for at least one condition were obtained in 61 countries: 50 outcomes in HICs, 52 in MICs and 8 in LICs. The mean survival in our case series was 42.3%, 69.4% and 91.6% for LICs, MICs, and HICs, respectively. A PSWD ≥4 PSs/million children under 15 years of age significantly correlated to odds of survival ≥80% (OR 16.8, p < 0.0001, 95% CI 5.66-49.88). Specifically in the studied LICs and MICs, increasing the PSWD to 4 would require training 1427 additional surgeons. CONCLUSION Using a novel approach, we have established a benchmark for the scale-up of pediatric surgical workforce, which may support broader efforts to reduce childhood deaths from congenital disease. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE 2c - Outcomes Research.
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- Doulia Hamad
- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Rozensztrauch A, Śmigiel R, Błoch M, Patkowski D. The Impact of Congenital Esophageal Atresia on the Family Functioning. J Pediatr Nurs 2020; 50:e85-e90. [PMID: 31027866 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2019.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Revised: 04/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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PURPOSE Most of the research in the field of esophageal atresia (EA) is focused on diagnostic problems and surgery. There is scarce literature addressing the impact of EA on the lives of families of patients. The aim of this paper is to investigate whether the presence of underlying associated malformations, disease-specific feeding problems and prematurity would have a significant influence on the family of a child after surgical repair of EA. DESIGN AND METHODS The study sample consisted of 73 participants who were parents of children after surgery of EA. The impact of EA on families was assessed using an Authors-Designed Questionnaire (ADQ) to collect medical and sociodemographic background data as well as standardized questionnaire: the PedsQL™ Family Impact Module (PedsQL-FIM). RESULTS The presence of cardiac impairment significantly (p = 0.037) affects the functioning of the family in the emotional domain. The coexistence of skeletal impairment seems to have the greatest impact on the functioning of the family, three statistically significant correlations have been demonstrated: (p = 0.021) - in the social domain, (p = 0.009) - in the cognitive domain and (p = 0.023) - in the domain of communication. The families of patients with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) had the statistically lower (p < 0.05) score of functioning in the emotional domain than those with children without TEF. CONCLUSION Feeding problems and the presence of associated anomalies significantly affect the functioning of the family of the child with EA.
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- Anna Rozensztrauch
- Department of Paediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Faculty of Health Science, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Division of Propaedeutics of Paediatrics and Rare Disorders, Faculty of Health Science, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Division of Propaedeutics of Paediatrics and Rare Disorders, Faculty of Health Science, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Paediatrics Surgery and Urology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland.
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Petroze RT, Puligandla PS. Preoperative cardiopulmonary evaluation in specific neonatal surgery. Semin Pediatr Surg 2019; 28:3-10. [PMID: 30824131 DOI: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2019.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Preoperative assessment of surgical neonates often relates to issues of prematurity, low birth weight, or associated malformations. This review explores the preoperative cardiopulmonary evaluation in specific newborn surgical populations, the role of echocardiography in congenital diaphragmatic hernia perioperative management, the impact of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in the ex-preterm surgical neonate and a brief discussion on the risk of general anesthesia and specific anesthetic considerations for any surgical neonate. Newborns with congenital anomalies requiring early general surgical intervention should have an assessment for congenital heart disease. In the asymptomatic neonate, a thorough physical exam may be sufficient preoperatively. Neonates born with esophageal atresia or anorectal malformations should have a full evaluation for VACTERL associations. Initial echocardiography in congenital diaphragmatic hernia is used to evaluate anatomy, but there is emerging evidence to suggest the use of echocardiography in the ongoing surveillance of CDH to influence the timing of surgical intervention. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is present in up to 40% of ex-premature neonates and increases the risk of postoperative apneas and need for ventilatory support. However, all surgical neonates have an increased risk of post-operative apneas, and the need for surgical intervention should be balanced with the risk of general anesthesia.
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- Robin T Petroze
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, 1001 Decarie Blvd, Room B04.2318, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Lawrence AE, Minneci PC, Deans KJ, Kelley-Quon LI, Cooper JN. Relationships between hospital and surgeon operative volumes and outcomes of esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula repair. J Pediatr Surg 2019; 54:44-49. [PMID: 30401496 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.10.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE Most pediatric surgeons perform <2 esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) repairs annually. We aimed to determine whether higher surgeon and hospital volumes are associated with better outcomes after EA/TEF repair. METHODS Neonates with a diagnosis and repair of EA/TEF at their index hospital admission in the Pediatric Health Information System from 1/2000 to 9/2015 were included. For each patient, hospital and surgeon operative volumes were defined as the number of EA/TEF cases treated in the previous 365 days. Propensity score weighting was used to estimate relationships between operative volumes and rates of in-hospital mortality, readmission within 30 days, and readmission, reoperation, and dilation within one year. RESULTS Among 3085 patients, lower birth weight, earlier gestational age, the presence of congenital heart disease, and certain other anomalies were associated with higher mortality. In risk-adjusted analyses, there were no significant differences in mortality or any other outcome based on hospital or surgeon volume alone or when comparing low- or high-volume surgeons practicing at low- or high-volume hospitals. CONCLUSIONS Neither surgeon nor hospital volume significantly impacted outcomes after EA/TEF repair. Our findings imply that selective referral and pediatric surgeon subspecialization in EA/TEF may not translate to improved outcomes. TYPE OF STUDY Retrospective comparative study LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III.
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- Amy E Lawrence
- Center for Surgical Outcomes Research, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA; Department of Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center for Surgical Outcomes Research, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA; Department of Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center for Surgical Outcomes Research, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA; Department of Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center for Surgical Outcomes Research, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Garabedian C, Bonnard A, Rousseau V, Sfeir R, Drumez E, Michaud L, Gottrand F, Houfflin-Debarge V. Management and outcome of neonates with a prenatal diagnosis of esophageal atresia type A: A population-based study. Prenat Diagn 2018; 38:517-522. [DOI: 10.1002/pd.5273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2018] [Revised: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- C. Garabedian
- Department of Obstetrics; CHU Lille; Lille France
- EA 4489-Perinatal Environment and Health; Univ. Lille; Lille France
- CHU Lille, CRACMO Reference Center for Rare Esophageal Diseases, Univ. Lille, LIRIC UMR 995; Lille France
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery; University Hospital Robert Debré; Paris France
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery; University Hospital Necker-Enfants Malades; Paris France
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery; CHU Lille; Lille France
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- Department of Biostatistics, EA 2694-Santé Publique : épidémiologie et qualité des soins; Univ. Lille, CHU Lille; Lille France
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- CHU Lille, CRACMO Reference Center for Rare Esophageal Diseases, Univ. Lille, LIRIC UMR 995; Lille France
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- CHU Lille, CRACMO Reference Center for Rare Esophageal Diseases, Univ. Lille, LIRIC UMR 995; Lille France
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- Department of Obstetrics; CHU Lille; Lille France
- EA 4489-Perinatal Environment and Health; Univ. Lille; Lille France
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Proceedings of the signature series event of the international society for cellular therapy: "Advancements in cellular therapies and regenerative medicine in digestive diseases," London, United Kingdom, May 3, 2017. Cytotherapy 2018; 20:461-476. [PMID: 29398624 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2017.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 12/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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A summary of the First Signature Series Event, "Advancements in Cellular Therapies and Regenerative Medicine for Digestive Diseases," held on May 3, 2017, in London, United Kingdom, is presented. Twelve speakers from three continents covered major topics in the areas of cellular therapy and regenerative medicine applied to liver and gastrointestinal medicine as well as to diabetes mellitus. Highlights from their presentations, together with an overview of the global impact of digestive diseases and a proposal for a shared online collection and data-monitoring platform tool, are included in this proceedings. Although growing evidence demonstrate the feasibility and safety of exploiting cell-based technologies for the treatment of digestive diseases, regulatory and methodological obstacles will need to be overcome before the successful implementation in the clinic of these novel attractive therapeutic strategies.
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Higano NS, Bates AJ, Tkach JA, Fleck RJ, Lim FY, Woods JC, Kingma PS. Pre- and post-operative visualization of neonatal esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula via magnetic resonance imaging. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2017; 29:5-8. [PMID: 29399473 DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2017.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Esophageal atresia (EA) is a relatively uncommon congenital anomaly, often observed in conjunction with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). Surgical repair in neonates typically takes place with little information about the pre-existing EA/TEF structure because there are currently no acceptable tools for evaluating EA/TEF anatomy prior to repair; chest x-ray radiograph does not identify malformation sub-type or gap length, while x-ray computed tomography (CT) demonstrate an unacceptably high exposure to ionizing radiation. There is a need for safe imaging methods to evaluate pre-operative EA/TEF anatomy, which would add value in surgical planning; this need may be met with high-resolution structural MRI. We report three cases of Type-C EA/TEF in neonates. Patients were imaged prior to surgical repair using high-resolution ultrashort echo time (UTE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to visualize tracheoesophageal anatomy and allow for informed surgical planning and risk management. One of the three patients was imaged post-repair to evaluate surgical efficacy and evolution of the tracheoesophageal anatomy.
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- Nara S Higano
- Center for Pulmonary Imaging Research, Imaging Research Center and Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, OH 45229 USA.,Department of Physics, Washington University in St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
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- Center for Pulmonary Imaging Research, Imaging Research Center and Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, OH 45229 USA.,Upper Airway Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, OH 45229 USA
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- Department of Radiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, OH 45229 USA
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- Upper Airway Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, OH 45229 USA.,Department of Radiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, OH 45229 USA
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- Divisions of Pediatric General, Thoracic, and Fetal Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, OH 45229 USA.,Division of Neonatology and Pulmonary Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, OH 45229 USA
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- Center for Pulmonary Imaging Research, Imaging Research Center and Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, OH 45229 USA.,Department of Physics, Washington University in St. Louis, MO 63130, USA.,Department of Radiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, OH 45229 USA
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- Division of Neonatology and Pulmonary Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, OH 45229 USA.,Cincinnati Fetal Center
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Respiratory Morbidity in Children with Repaired Congenital Esophageal Atresia with or without Tracheoesophageal Fistula. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2017; 14:ijerph14101136. [PMID: 28953251 PMCID: PMC5664637 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14101136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2017] [Revised: 09/21/2017] [Accepted: 09/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Congenital esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (CEA ± TEF) is a relatively common malformation that occurs in 1 of 2500–4500 live births. Despite the refinement of surgical techniques, a considerable proportion of children experience short- and long-term respiratory complications, which can significantly affect their health through adulthood. This review focuses on the underlying mechanisms and clinical presentation of respiratory morbidity in children with repaired CEA ± TEF. The reasons for the short-term pulmonary impairments are multifactorial and related to the surgical complications, such as anastomotic leaks, stenosis, and recurrence of fistula. Long-term respiratory morbidity is grouped into four categories according to the body section or function mainly involved: upper respiratory tract, lower respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and aspiration and dysphagia. The reasons for the persistence of respiratory morbidity to adulthood are not univocal. The malformation itself, the acquired damage after the surgical repair, various co-morbidities, and the recurrence of lower respiratory tract infections at an early age can contribute to pulmonary impairment. Nevertheless, other conditions, including smoking habits and, in particular, atopy can play a role in the recurrence of infections. In conclusion, our manuscript shows that most children born with CEA ± TEF survive into adulthood, but many comorbidities, mainly esophageal and respiratory issues, may persist. The pulmonary impairment involves many underlying mechanisms, which begin in the first years of life. Therefore, early detection and management of pulmonary morbidity may be important to prevent impairment in pulmonary function and serious long-term complications. To obtain a successful outcome, it is fundamental to ensure a standardized follow-up that must continue until adulthood.
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Randriamizao HMR, Rakotondrainibe A, Rahanitriniaina NMP, Rajaonera AT, Andriamanarivo ML. [Intraoperative management of esophageal atresia: small steps that cannot be ignored in Madagascar]. Pan Afr Med J 2017; 27:9. [PMID: 28748011 PMCID: PMC5511713 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2017.27.9.10817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2016] [Accepted: 04/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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La prise en charge de l'atrésie de l'œsophage est encore limitée par la précarité des plateaux techniques à Madagascar. Les cas décrits dans ce travail ont pour objectif de relater nos possibilités thérapeutiques et de décrire les progrès à réaliser pour optimiser le traitement de cette pathologie congénitale. Nous avons recueilli tous les dossiers ayant pour motif d’entrée au service de Réanimation Chirurgicale du CHU JRA, Antananarivo, une atrésie de l’œsophage. Nous en avons retenu les tous premiers cas qui ont survécu sur une période de 42 mois entre janvier 2011 et juin 2014. Parmi 17 admissions pour atrésie de l’œsophage, trois nouveau-nés à terme, admis successivement en Réanimation Chirurgicale, présentant un type III d'atrésie; premiers patients, à Madagascar, ayant survécu au décours de leur intervention. Une seule patiente avait présenté des malformations associées. Ces trois bébés ont été extubés précocement au bloc opératoire, sous oxygénothérapie jusqu'à une ventilation spontanée efficace. Des séances de kinésithérapie postopératoire permettaient d'améliorer l'état respiratoire des nouveau-nés. La mortalité globale de cette pathologie en 42 mois a été de 76,5%. Malgré ces premiers succès, des progrès restent à entreprendre dans le traitement de cette anomalie congénitale ; de son diagnostic jusqu'à la période postopératoire. L'amélioration du plateau technique, surtout ventilatoire et du support nutritionnel permettrait d'avoir des résultats plus probants, tout comme dans les pays où des progrès ont été réalisés sur le plan de la réanimation.
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- Harifetra Mamy Richard Randriamizao
- Service de Réanimation Chirurgicale, CHU-HJRA BP 4150, Antananarivo, Faculté de Médecine d'Antananarivo, Université d'Antananarivo, Madagascar
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- Service de Réanimation Chirurgicale, CHU-HJRA BP 4150, Antananarivo, Faculté de Médecine d'Antananarivo, Université d'Antananarivo, Madagascar
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- Service de Réanimation Chirurgicale, CHU-HJRA BP 4150, Antananarivo, Faculté de Médecine d'Antananarivo, Université d'Antananarivo, Madagascar
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- Service de Chirurgie Viscérale Pédiatrique, CHU-HJRA BP 4150, Antananarivo, Faculté de Médecine d'Antananarivo, Université d'Antananarivo, Madagascar
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Gottrand M, Michaud L, Sfeir R, Gottrand F. Motility, digestive and nutritional problems in Esophageal Atresia. Paediatr Respir Rev 2016; 19:28-33. [PMID: 26752295 DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2015.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2015] [Accepted: 11/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Esophageal atresia (EA) with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a rare congenital malformation. Digestive and nutritional problems remain frequent in children with EA both in early infancy and at long-term follow-up. These patients are at major risk of presenting with gastroesophageal reflux and its complications, such as anastomotic strictures. Esophageal dysmotility is constant, and can have important consequences on feeding and nutritional status. Patients with EA need a systematic follow-up with a multidisciplinary team.
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- Madeleine Gottrand
- CHU Lille, University Lille, National reference center for congenital malformation of the esophagus, Department of Pediatrics, F-59000 Lille, France.
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- CHU Lille, University Lille, National reference center for congenital malformation of the esophagus, Department of Pediatrics, F-59000 Lille, France.
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- CHU Lille, University Lille, National reference center for congenital malformation of the esophagus, Department of Pediatrics, F-59000 Lille, France.
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- CHU Lille, University Lille, National reference center for congenital malformation of the esophagus, Department of Pediatrics, F-59000 Lille, France.
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Garabedian C, Sfeir R, Langlois C, Bonnard A, Khen-Dunlop N, Gelas T, Michaud L, Auber F, Piolat C, Lemelle JL, Fouquet V, Habonima É, Becmeur F, Polimerol ML, Breton A, Petit T, Podevin G, Lavrand F, Allal H, Lopez M, Elbaz F, Merrot T, Michel JL, Buisson P, Sapin E, Delagausie P, Pelatan C, Gaudin J, Weil D, de Vries P, Jaby O, Lardy H, Aubert D, Borderon C, Fourcade L, Geiss S, Breaud J, Pouzac M, Echaieb A, Laplace C, Gottrand F, Houfflin-Debarge V. Le diagnostic anténatal modifie-t-il la prise en charge néonatale et le devenir à 1 an des enfants suivis pour atrésie de l’œsophage de type III ? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 44:848-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2014.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2014] [Revised: 11/09/2014] [Accepted: 12/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Pini Prato A, Carlucci M, Bagolan P, Gamba PG, Bernardi M, Leva E, Paradies G, Manzoni C, Noccioli B, Tramontano A, Jasonni V, Vaccarella F, De Pascale S, Alberti D, Riccipetitoni G, Falchetti D, Caccia F, Pelizzo G, Schleef J, Lima M, Andriolo P, Franchella A, Cacciari A, Caravaggi F, Federici S, Andermarcher M, Perrino G, Codrich D, Camoglio FS, Chiarenza FS, Martino A, Appignani A, Briganti V, Caterino S, Cozzi D, Messina M, Rizzo A, Liotta L, Salerno D, Aceti MGR, Bartoli F, Romeo C, Esposito C, Lelli Chiesa PL, Clemente E, Mascia L, Cacciaguerra S, Di Benedetto V, Licciardi S, De Grazia E, Ubertazzi M, Piazza G, Mattioli G, Rossi F, Nobili M. A cross-sectional nationwide survey on esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula. J Pediatr Surg 2015; 50:1441-56. [PMID: 25783403 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2015.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2014] [Revised: 01/07/2015] [Accepted: 01/09/2015] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Our study aims at disclosing epidemiology and most relevant clinical features of esophageal atresia (EA) pointing to a model of multicentre collaboration. METHODS A detailed questionnaire was sent to all Italian Units of pediatric surgery in order to collect data of patients born with EA between January and December 2012. The results were crosschecked by matching date and place of birth of the patients with those of diagnosis-related group provided by the Italian Ministry of Health (MOH). RESULTS A total of 146 questionnaires were returned plus a further 32 patients reported in the MOH database. Basing on a total of 178 patients with EA born in Italy in 2012, the incidence of EA was calculated in 3.33 per 10,000 live births. Antenatal diagnosis was suspected in 29.5% patients. 55.5% showed associated anomalies. The most common type of EA was Gross type C (89%). Postoperative complications occurred in 37% of type C EA and 100% of type A EA. A 9.5% mortality rate was reported. CONCLUSIONS This is the first Italian cross-sectional nationwide survey on EA. We can now develop shared guidelines and provide more reliable prognostic expectations for our patients.
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- Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, Roma, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Padova, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lecco, Merate, Italy
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- Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Magiagalli, Milano, Italy
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- Ospedale Pediatrico Meyer, Firenze, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Pediatrica Santobono Pausilipon, Napoli, Italy
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- Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy; Università degli Studi di Genova, Genova, Italy
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- ASN SS: Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria
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- Ospedale San Carlo Borromeo, Milano
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- Ospedale Infantile Regina Margherita, Torino
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- Ospedale Sant'Orsola Malpighi, Bologna
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- Ospedale Infantile Burlo Garofalo, Trieste
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- Ospedale Santa Maria della Misericordia, Perugia
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- Ospedale Policlinico Santa Maria alle Scotte, Siena
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- Ospedale Francesco Ferrari, Casarano
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Pugliese-Ciaccio, Catanzaro
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria-Ospedali Riuniti, Foggia
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- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria G. Martino, Messina
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- Policlinico Universitario Federico II, Napoli
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria S. Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona, Salerno
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- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico P. Giaccone
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- Ospedale Sant'Antonio Abate, Trapani
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- Ospedale Maggiore della carità, Novara
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria-Ospedali Riuniti, Foggia
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Murase N, Uchida H, Kaneko K, Ono Y, Makita S, Yokota K. Prophylactic effect of H2 blocker for anastomotic stricture after esophageal atresia repair. Pediatr Int 2015; 57:461-4. [PMID: 25348113 DOI: 10.1111/ped.12529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2014] [Revised: 09/27/2014] [Accepted: 10/15/2014] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anastomotic stricture is the main complication after esophageal atresia (EA) repair. In this study, we assessed the efficacy of long-term prophylactic H2 blocker treatment in preventing stricture. METHODS Twenty-seven patients who had undergone primary repair for EA (Gross type C) were reviewed retrospectively. The patients were analyzed in two groups: the H2 blocker group (n = 13), in which the patients were treated with prophylactic H2 blocker; and the control group (n = 14), in which they were not. To assess anastomotic stricture, contrast esophagography was performed and the number of patients who required balloon dilatation was recorded. RESULTS Five patients (18.5%) required postoperative balloon dilatation within 1 year of primary repair. There was no difference in dilatation rate between the two groups. In the H2 blocker group, however, anastomotic stricture improved significantly in the late postoperative period relative to that in the early postoperative period. In contrast, in the control group, anastomotic stricture did not improve after a long postoperative period. The incidence of gastroesophageal reflux was 55.6%. Postoperative gastroesophageal reflux was a predisposing factor for balloon dilatation in the control group, but not in the H2 blocker group. CONCLUSIONS Long-term treatment with prophylactic H2 blocker may prevent anastomotic stricture caused by gastroesophageal reflux in the late postoperative period after EA repair.
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- Naruhiko Murase
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Hseu A, Recko T, Jennings R, Nuss R. Upper Airway Anomalies in Congenital Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Esophageal Atresia Patients. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2015; 124:808-13. [DOI: 10.1177/0003489415586844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objective: To examine the prevalence of upper airway anomalies in patients diagnosed with congenital tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia (TEF/EA). Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of all TEF/EA patients seen at a tertiary pediatric hospital between January 2008 and December 2013. Inclusion criteria included evaluation by the otolaryngology service. Exclusion criteria included age >18 years, acquired TEF/EA, subsequent rule out of TEF/EA, and otolaryngology evaluation for reasons not pertaining to the airway. Data collected and analyzed included demographics, comorbidities, presenting symptoms, surgical interventions, laryngoscopic and bronchoscopic examinations, and subsequent medical and surgical management. Results: Four hundred and thirty patients were diagnosed with TEF/EA at our institution. In all, 32.3%, or 139 children, were included in the analysis; 56.1% (n = 78) male, 43.9% (n = 61) female. Of the analyzed patients, 4.3% (n = 6) were diagnosed with laryngomalacia. Eighteen patients (12.9%) were diagnosed with subglottic stenosis. Thirty (21.6%) had vocal fold paresis or immobility. Laryngeal cleft was diagnosed in 25.9% (n = 36). Tracheomalacia was the most common airway finding, diagnosed in 37.4% (n = 52) patients. Conclusion: Patients diagnosed with congenital TEF/EA have a high rate of secondary upper airway anomalies. Consideration should be given to perform a complete airway evaluation in all of these patients.
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- Anne Hseu
- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Marx-Deseure A, Carpentier S, Thomas D, Bouquillon S, Delobel B, Bailleux B, Bomy H, Vaast P, Debarge V. [Birth of a child with Down syndrome: parental choice or failure of screening policy?]. GYNECOLOGIE, OBSTETRIQUE & FERTILITE 2015; 43:284-289. [PMID: 25813435 DOI: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2015.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2014] [Accepted: 02/02/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Birth of a child with Down syndrome (DS) can follow parental choice or failure of screening. The objective of this work is to describe the circumstances of births of children with DS in a French perinatal health network. METHODS Retrospective multicentric study, with prospective trial registration of all children born alive with DS, between 2010 and 2013. RESULTS Sixty-three children were born with DS. Complete screening was performed by 61 % of patients, incomplete screening by 29 % of patients and no screening test by 10 %. Among these births, 50 % occurred following parental choice, 40 % following failure of screening and for 10 %, parental choice concerning screening was unknown. False negative had often calculating risk close to 1/1000. CONCLUSION In this study, the birth of a child with DS occurred following parental choice in half of cases. It's necessary, to optimize the follow-up, to document in medical records the medical information and parental choice concerning DS screening and data of screening when this was done.
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- A Marx-Deseure
- Pôle d'obstétrique, CHRU de Lille, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, avenue Eugène-Avinée, 59037 Lille cedex, France.
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- Réseau de santé en périnatalité OMBREL, CHRU de Lille, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, 59037 Lille cedex, France
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- Pôle pédiatrie, CHRU de Lille, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, avenue Eugène-Avinée, 59037 Lille cedex, France
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- Pôle de biopathologie, laboratoire de cytogénétique, CHRU de Lille, 59037 Lille cedex, France
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- Laboratoire de génétique, hôpital Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 59020 Lille, France
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- Réseau de santé en périnatalité OMBREL, CHRU de Lille, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, 59037 Lille cedex, France
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- Réseau de santé en périnatalité OMBREL, CHRU de Lille, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, 59037 Lille cedex, France
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- Pôle d'obstétrique, CHRU de Lille, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, avenue Eugène-Avinée, 59037 Lille cedex, France
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- Pôle d'obstétrique, CHRU de Lille, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, avenue Eugène-Avinée, 59037 Lille cedex, France; Université de Lille 2, 59000 Nord de France, France
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Does prenatal diagnosis modify neonatal treatment and early outcome of children with esophageal atresia? Am J Obstet Gynecol 2015; 212:340.e1-7. [PMID: 25265404 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2014] [Revised: 09/24/2014] [Accepted: 09/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Our study aimed at (1) evaluating neonatal treatment and outcome of neonates with either a prenatal or a postnatal diagnosis of esophageal atresia (EA) and (2) analyzing the impact of prenatal diagnosis on outcome based on the type of EA. STUDY DESIGN We conducted a population-based study using data from the French National Register for infants with EA born from 2008-2010. We compared prenatal, maternal, and neonatal characteristics among children with prenatal vs postnatal diagnosis and EA types I and III. We defined a composite variable of morbidity (anastomotic esophageal leaks, recurrent fistula, stenosis) and death at 1 year. RESULTS Four hundred sixty-nine live births with EA were recorded with a prenatal diagnosis rate of 24.3%; 82.2% of EA type I were diagnosed prenatally compared with 17.9% of EA type III (P < .001). Transfer after birth was lower in case of prenatal diagnosis (25.6% vs 82.5%; P < .001). The delay between birth and first intervention did not differ significantly among groups. The defect size was longer among the prenatal diagnosis group (2.61 vs 1.48 cm; P < .001). The composite variables were higher in prenatal diagnosis subset (44% vs 27.6%; P = .003) and in EA type I than in type III (58.1% vs 28.3%; P < .001). CONCLUSION Despite the excellent survival rate of EA, cases with antenatal detection have a higher morbidity rate related to the EA type (type I and/or long gap). Even though it does not modify neonatal treatment and the 1-year outcome, prenatal diagnosis allows antenatal parental counselling and avoids postnatal transfers.
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Esophageal atresia and prenatal exposure to mycophenolate. Reprod Toxicol 2014; 50:117-21. [PMID: 25461910 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2014.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2014] [Revised: 10/08/2014] [Accepted: 10/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Mycophenolate mofetil is a widely prescribed immunosuppressive agent for transplant patients and autoimmune diseases. Potential teratogenic effects after in utero exposure to mycophenolate mofetil has been described in human clinical observations. The complete clinical pattern is still being delineated. We present four newborns with esophageal atresia and other congenital anomalies, prenatally exposed to mycophenolate mofetil during the first trimester. Two of the cases had other defects related to the embryopathy: microtia, eye abnormalities and oral clefts. Two cases did not show major craniofacial anomalies. We propose that esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula is a feature of mycophenolate embryopathy even without the presence of other major craniofacial anomalies. The human teratogenicity of MMF is reinforced by this report, and the current contraceptive recommendations about its use in fertile women are stressed.
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The contribution of fetal MR imaging to the assessment of oesophageal atresia. Eur Radiol 2014; 25:306-14. [DOI: 10.1007/s00330-014-3444-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2014] [Revised: 08/07/2014] [Accepted: 09/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Garabedian C, Verpillat P, Czerkiewicz I, Langlois C, Muller F, Avni F, Bigot J, Sfeir R, Vaast P, Coulon C, Subtil D, Houfflin-Debarge V. Does a combination of ultrasound, MRI, and biochemical amniotic fluid analysis improve prenatal diagnosis of esophageal atresia? Prenat Diagn 2014; 34:839-42. [DOI: 10.1002/pd.4376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2014] [Revised: 03/31/2014] [Accepted: 03/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- C. Garabedian
- Department of Obstetrics; Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, CHRU de Lille; Lille France
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- Department of Pediatric Radiology; Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, CHRU de Lille; Lille France
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- Biochemistry-Hormonology Department, Robert Debré Hospital, AP-HP; University Paris Ile de France Ouest; Paris France
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- Department of Biostatistics, EA2694, UDSL; University of Lille Nord de France, CHRU de Lille; Lille France
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- Biochemistry-Hormonology Department, Robert Debré Hospital, AP-HP; University Paris Ile de France Ouest; Paris France
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- Department of Pediatric Radiology; Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, CHRU de Lille; Lille France
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- Department of Pediatric Radiology; Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, CHRU de Lille; Lille France
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- Reference Center for Congenital Esophageal Abnormalities (CRACMO); Lille France
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- Department of Obstetrics; Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, CHRU de Lille; Lille France
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- Department of Obstetrics; Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, CHRU de Lille; Lille France
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- Department of Obstetrics; Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, CHRU de Lille; Lille France
- University of Lille Nord de France; Lille France
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- Department of Obstetrics; Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, CHRU de Lille; Lille France
- University of Lille Nord de France; Lille France
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Garabedian C, Vaast P, Bigot J, Sfeir R, Michaud L, Gottrand F, Verpillat P, Coulon C, Subtil D, Houfflin Debarge V. [Esophageal atresia: prevalence, prenatal diagnosis and prognosis]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 43:424-30. [PMID: 24440126 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2013.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2013] [Revised: 11/10/2013] [Accepted: 11/19/2013] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare congenital malformation (1 in 2,500 to 3,500 births). Prenatal diagnosis (PN) is particularly interesting allowing search for associated malformations related to worse prognosis forms (reference ultrasound, MRI and amniocentesis) and planning the birth in an adapted medico-surgical center. Diagnosis of EA is usually suspected because of indirect and non-specific signs: association of polyhydramnios and absent or small stomach bubble. The visualization in ultrasound or MRI of cervical or thoracic fluid image corresponding to the expansion of the bottom of upper esophageal ("pouch sign") increases the specificity of diagnosis. However, prenatal diagnosis remains difficult and less than 50 % of EA are diagnosed prenatally. Biochemical analysis could improve these results. If EA is confirmed at birth, surgical management consists in a primary end-to-end anastomosis in first days of life, or in two-steps surgery if the defect is too large. Although current prognosis of EA is good, frequency of surgical complications and esophageal lesions secondary to gastroesophageal reflux justify a systematic and multidisciplinary extended follow-up.
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- C Garabedian
- Pôle femme-mère-nouveau-né, clinique d'obstétrique, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, CHRU de Lille, avenue Eugène-Avinée, 59037 Lille, France.
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- Pôle femme-mère-nouveau-né, clinique d'obstétrique, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, CHRU de Lille, avenue Eugène-Avinée, 59037 Lille, France
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- Service d'imagerie de la femme, pôle de radiologie, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, CHRU de Lille, 59037 Lille, France
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- Centre de référence des affections congénitales et malformatives de l'œsophage, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, 59037 Lille, France
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- Centre de référence des affections congénitales et malformatives de l'œsophage, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, 59037 Lille, France; Université Lille Nord de France, 59037 Lille, France
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- Centre de référence des affections congénitales et malformatives de l'œsophage, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, 59037 Lille, France; Université Lille Nord de France, 59037 Lille, France
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- Service d'imagerie de la femme, pôle de radiologie, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, CHRU de Lille, 59037 Lille, France
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- Pôle femme-mère-nouveau-né, clinique d'obstétrique, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, CHRU de Lille, avenue Eugène-Avinée, 59037 Lille, France
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- Pôle femme-mère-nouveau-né, clinique d'obstétrique, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, CHRU de Lille, avenue Eugène-Avinée, 59037 Lille, France; Université Lille Nord de France, 59037 Lille, France
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- Pôle femme-mère-nouveau-né, clinique d'obstétrique, hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, CHRU de Lille, avenue Eugène-Avinée, 59037 Lille, France; Université Lille Nord de France, 59037 Lille, France
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