Anti-reflux surgery in neonates and infants: analysis of indications, outcomes, and link to mortality among primary and secondary gastroesophageal reflux patients

Anti-reflux surgery in neonates and infants: analysis of indications, outcomes, and link to mortality among primary and secondary gastroesophageal reflux patients

Abstract Background The indications and benefits of anti-reflux surgery (ARS) in neonates and infants are uncertain. Prematurity, operation before 1 year of age, neurological impairment (NI), and chronic lung disease (CLD) are risk factors for surgical failure. We aim to document the indications, ma...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim A. Mostafa, Hamad A. Hader, Safwan A. Khan, Ahmed M. Hilal, Mohamed A. Gathradi, Ashraf H. M. Ibrahim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-05-01
Series:Annals of Pediatric Surgery
Subjects:
Gastroesophageal reflux
Fundoplication
Anti-reflux surgery
Thal’s fundoplication
Tracheoesophageal fistula
Congenital esophageal stenosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-022-00184-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-022-00184-1

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