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Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula.

Goyal A, Jones MO, Couriel JM, Losty PD

Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital (Alder Hey), Eaton Road, Liverpool L12 2AP, UK.

Oesophageal atresia-tracheo-oesophageal fistula has featured in paediatric surgery since its beginnings. The first successful primary repair was in 1941. With overall survival now exceeding 90% in dedicated centres, the emphasis has changed to reducing morbidity and achieving improvements in the quality of life. An overview of current and emerging strategies in managing patients with this condition is presented. Advances in developmental biology and molecular genetics reflecting improved understanding of the pathogenesis are highlighted.

Published 22 August 2006 in Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed, 91(5): F381-4.
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