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The value of prophylactic chest tubes in tracheoesophageal fistula repair

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Retrospective study of 109 EA/TEF patients shows intraoperative chest tubes do not reduce pneumothorax or leak rates, nor prevent need for postoperative tubes. IOCT placement associated with longer hospital stays (28 vs 15.5 days) and increased esophageal strictures requiring reoperation, suggesting limited benefit.

Keywords

Esophageal Atresia Tracheoesophageal Fistula Chest Tube Placement Pediatric Surgery Postoperative Complications Esophageal Stricture

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#EsophagealAtresia #PediatricSurgery #TEFRepair #SurgicalOutcomes

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. The value of prophylactic chest tubes in tracheoesophageal fistula repair. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2020-05-06. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/2543?via_home=1

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