Diagnosis and Management of Congenital H-Type Tracheoesophageal Fistula: Results of a National Survey

• Main Authors: Cecilia Morchio (Author), Alba Ganarin (Author), Andrea Conforti (Author), Ernesto Leva (Author), Giovanni Gaglione (Author), Gaia Brenco (Author), Elisa Zambaiti (Author), Salvatore Fabio Chiarenza (Author), Tamara Caldaro (Author), Maurizio Cheli (Author), Giovanni Boroni (Author), Elena Sofia Marcandella (Author), Giovanna Riccipetitoni (Author), Sebastiano Cacciaguerra (Author), Vincenzo Di Benedetto (Author), Valerio Gentilino (Author), Gabriele Lisi (Author), Francesco Morini (Author), Paola Midrio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Congenital h-type tracheoesophageal fistula (H-TEF) without esophageal atresia (EA) represents about 4% of congenital esophageal anomalies. The diagnosis is challenging, and surgery is considered curative. The aim was to report a national survey on the diagnosis, management, and outcome...