Prevalence and natural history of scoliosis and associated congenital vertebral anomalies in patients operated for esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula

Retrospective study of 106 EA-TEF patients found 49% developed scoliosis, with right-sided thoracotomy identified as the primary risk factor. While scoliosis was common, only 3.7% required surgical correction after 5-14 years follow-up, and congenital vertebral anomalies showed no progression requiring intervention.