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Management of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula after esophageal atresia and follow-up.

Abstract：

:Recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula (rTEF) is a complex complication after the repair of esophageal atresia (EA) and remains a challenge because of difficulties in preoperative management and the substantial rates of mortality and morbidity after reoperation. By reviewing a single institution's experience in the management of rTEF and assessing the outcome, we aimed to provide an optimal approach for managing rTEF and to evaluate growth and feeding problems after reoperations. The medical records of 35 patients with rTEF treated at a single institution from June 2012 to December 2015 were reviewed, and follow-up data were collected from all survivors. The diagnosis of rTEF was made using a modified esophagram in 32 of 35 patients. Before reoperation, all patients received continuous aspiration to prevent reflux and aspiration pneumonia by placing two nasogastric tubes at the level of the fistula and into the stomach, and they received enteral nutrition through a jejunal feeding tube. Thirty-five patients received a total of 41 reoperations, including 12 operations of fistula resection, 28 reanastomosis, and 1 esophageal replacement. The incidence of postoperative anastomotic leak (AL), anastomotic stricture (AS), and repeat recurrences was 40.0%, 17.1%, and 11.4%, respectively. The mortality rate was 8.6%. All survivors achieved full oral intake. Mid-term follow-up (median of 18 months) revealed that 7 (21.9%) presented prolonged meal time, 6 (18.8%) had feeding refusal, 8 (25.0%) experienced coughing during feeding, and 7 (21.9%) had vomiting during feeding. According to the growth data, 5 survivors (15.6%) presented with growth retardation, including stunting (n = 1), wasting (n = 2), and underweight (n = 2). The modified esophagram is an effective and reliable method for diagnosing rTEF. Optimized preoperative management and surgical techniques lead to a satisfactory outcome. Nevertheless, nutritional evaluation and feeding guidance by a nutritionist after reoperation are recommended.

journal_name

Dis Esophagus

journal_title

Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors

Wang J,Zhang M,Pan W,Wu W,Yan W,Cai W

doi

10.1093/dote/dox081

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2017-09-01 00:00:00

pages

1-8

issue

eissn

1120-8694

issn

1442-2050

pii

3979128

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Management of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula after esophageal atresia and follow-up.