Gender and birth weight as risk factors for anastomotic stricture after esophageal atresia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Anahid Teimourian (Author), Felipe Donoso (Author), Pernilla Stenström (Author), Helena Arnadottir (Author), Einar Arnbjörnsson (Author), Helene Lilja (Author), Martin Salö (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Anastomotic stricture (AS) is the most frequently occurring complication that occurs after esophageal atresia (EA) repair. Nevertheless, the pathogenesis remains primarily unknown and there is inadequate knowledge regarding the risk factors for AS. Therefore, a systematic review...