Letter to the Editor in Response to: Neurodevelopmental Outcomes and Long-term Quality of Life in Esophageal Atresia: A Narrative Review

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We read with interest the narrative review by Doucet et al. [1], which helpfully shifts attention from survival after esophageal atresia repair to developmental and quality-of-life outcomes. In a field where long-term counseling often lags behind improvements in perioperative care, that emphasis is timely and clinically useful.

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Article · May 2026 · 1 min read

In brief

This letter responds to a narrative review on esophageal atresia, emphasizing the importance of shifting focus from surgical survival to long-term neurodevelopmental and quality-of-life outcomes. The authors highlight the clinical value of addressing counseling gaps in a field where perioperative advances have outpaced follow-up care discussions.

Esophageal atresia outcomes research should extend beyond survival to include neurodevelopmental and quality-of-life measures.
Long-term counseling for families often does not reflect current improvements in perioperative care for esophageal atresia.
Shifting focus to developmental outcomes provides clinically useful information for patient and family counseling.

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