Anastomotic Stricture in End-to-End Anastomosis—Risk Factors in a Series of 261 Patients with Esophageal Atresia

Retrospective study of 261 esophageal atresia patients identifies key risk factors for severe anastomotic stricture following end-to-end repair. Congenital tracheoesophageal fistula at the carina, long-gap EA, gastroesophageal reflux requiring surgery, and anastomotic leakage increase stricture risk 4.6- to 11-fold, requiring more dilatations or revisional surgery.