Necessity of Prophylactic Extrapleural Chest Tube During Primary Surgical Repair of Esophageal Atresia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

• Hoofdauteurs: Martin Riis Ladefoged (Auteur), Steven Kwasi Korang (Auteur), Simone Engmann Hildorf (Auteur), Jacob Oehlenschlæger (Auteur), Susanne Poulsen (Auteur), Magdalena Fossum (Auteur), Ulrik Lausten-Thomsen (Auteur)
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• Gepubliceerd in: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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BackgroundEsophageal atresia is corrected surgically by anastomosing and recreating esophageal continuity. To allow the removal of excess fluid and air from the anastomosis, a prophylactic and temporary intraoperative chest tube (IOCT) has traditionally been placed in this area during surgery. Howev...