Primary Posterior Tracheopexy in Esophageal Atresia Decreases Respiratory Tract Infections

• Main Authors: E. Sofie van Tuyll van Serooskerken (Author), Stefaan H. A. J. Tytgat (Author), Johannes W. Verweij (Author), Arnold J. N. Bittermann (Author), Saskia Coenraad (Author), Hubertus G. M. Arets (Author), David C. van der Zee (Author), Maud Y. A. Lindeboom (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Esophageal atresia (EA) is often accompanied by tracheomalacia (TM). TM can lead to severe respiratory complaints requiring invasive treatment. This study aims to evaluate if thoracoscopic primary posterior tracheopexy (PPT) can prevent the potential sequelae of TM in patients with EA.Me...