Thoracotomy vs. Thoracoscopy for Esophageal Atresia with Tracheoesophageal Fistula Repair: Is There a Difference in Quality of Life?

• Main Authors: Donatella Di Fabrizio (Author), Francesca Mastroberti (Author), Alba Cruccetti (Author), Edoardo Bindi (Author), Giovanni Cobellis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Aim: Esophageal atresia (EA) is the most common congenital esophageal malformation. Thoracoscopic repair is gaining popularity, but controversy persists regarding the ideal surgical approach for this challenging anomaly. This study's aim is to analyze outcomes in terms of quality of life (QoL)...