Abstract
Anastomotic structure is the most common complication following surgery for oesophageal atresia. The management of this problem provides a continuing challenge to paediatric surgeons. In an effort to reduce the rate as well as the morbidity and mortality associated with oesophageal stricture formation, a regime of routine postoperative prophylactic oesophageal calibration has been undertaken in Princess Margaret Hospital for Children over the last 12 years. Retrospective review of the results of this treatment modality shows low stricture (1.8%) and morbidity rates associated with the procedure.
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Topuzlu Tekant, G., King, P.A., Gollow, I.J. et al. Prophylactic oesophageal calibration in oesophageal atresia surgery. Pediatr Surg Int 9, 24–26 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00176101
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