Physical growth and social prognosis of esophageal atresia after 15 years of age

Physical growth and social prognosis of esophageal atresia after 15 years of age

Abstract Background The mortality rate of esophageal atresia (EA) has significantly improved, but late complications remain problematic. We evaluated the physical growth, late complications, and social prognosis of postoperative patients with EA who have reached 15 years of age. Methods EA patients...

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Main Authors: Ryuta Masuya, Mitsuru Muto, Koshiro Sugita, Masakazu Murakami, Keisuke Yano, Toshio Harumatsu, Shun Onishi, Koji Yamada, Waka Yamada, Makoto Matsukubo, Takafumi Kawano, Seiro Machigashira, Kazuhiko Nakame, Motofumi Torikai, Motoi Mukai, Tatsuru Kaji, Satoshi Ieiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-05-01
Series:Annals of Pediatric Surgery
Subjects:
Esophageal atresia
Long-term outcome
Physical growth
Social prognosis
Late complications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-022-00185-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-022-00185-0

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