Comment on ‘Respiratory Outcomes in Children Born With Esophageal Atresia With or Without Tracheoesophageal Fistula: A Retrospective Longitudinal Cohort Study’

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We have read the article written by Asemota O et al. with great interest [1]. Authors reported that children born with esophageal atresia (EA) with and without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) were more likely to be diagnosed with a respiratory disorder than age-matched controls. The study revealed higher prevalence of asthma among cases than in the control group. Asthma symptoms were also more severe, bronchitis occurred more frequently, and cases were more susceptible to pneumonia compared to the controls [1].

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Article · Feb 2025 · 1 min read

In brief

This commentary discusses a retrospective study examining respiratory complications in children with esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). The research demonstrates that EA/TEF patients experience significantly higher rates of asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia compared to age-matched controls, with more severe symptom presentations.

Children with EA/TEF have significantly higher rates of respiratory disorders compared to age-matched controls.
Asthma prevalence and severity are both increased in EA/TEF patients versus controls.
EA/TEF patients experience more frequent bronchitis and greater susceptibility to pneumonia.
Long-term respiratory surveillance is essential for children born with EA, regardless of TEF presence.
Clinicians should maintain high index of suspicion for respiratory complications in EA/TEF survivors.

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