CONSIDERATIONS UPON A 29 CASES WITH ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA

Jurnalul Pediatrului-Year, Viii
unpublished
Esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula is a surgical emergency, presenting during first moments of extrauterine life. It is frequent associated with other congenital anomalies and it is usually complicated due to aspiration of gastric contents leading to pneumonia and respiratory distress. Ligation of fistula and reconstructive anastomosis of the ends of esophagus is mainstay of treatment. Anesthesia and skill of anesthesiologist during pre, intra and post operative
more » ... play an important role in successful treatment and survival of neonate.
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