Peri-operative management of neonates with oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula. (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hunt, Rod W.; Perkins, Elizabeth J.; King, Sebastian
• Is Part Of: Paediatric respiratory reviews. Volume 19(2016)
• Page Start: 3
• Page End: 9
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: Oesophageal atresia (OA) -- VACTERL -- Screening -- Ventilation -- Peri-operative -- Outcomes; Pediatric respiratory diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Therapy -- Periodicals; Child -- Periodicals; Appareil respiratoire -- Infections, chez l'enfant -- Périodiques; Appareil respiratoire -- Maladies, chez l'enfant -- Périodiques; 618.922
• DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2016.01.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1526-0542

Abstract

Summary: Oesphageal atresia is a relatively common congenital anomaly that requires urgent diagnosis, transfer to a neonatal surgical centre and management by a multidisciplinary team. Peri-operative management requires vigilant monitoring for the many possible associated morbidities. There are unique anaesthetic, airway and ventilatory considerations for this group of patients. Beyond the perinatal period, systematic neurodevelopmental follow-up is recommended to better understand the longer term outcomes for these children.