Acid suppression duration does not alter anastomotic stricture rates after esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula repair: A prospective multi-institutional cohort study
Topic overview
Multi-institutional prospective study examining whether duration of acid suppression therapy affects anastomotic stricture rates following esophageal atresia with distal TEF repair. Findings suggest acid suppression duration does not significantly impact stricture formation, informing postoperative management protocols.
Key takeaways
- Acid suppression duration does not reduce anastomotic stricture rates after EA/TEF repair, challenging routine prophylactic use.
- 76% of strictures occur within 3 months post-repair; most complications manifest early in the postoperative period.
- Transanastomotic tube use significantly increases stricture risk at discharge (HR 2.21) and 3 months (HR 5.31).
- 51% stricture rate in this multi-institutional cohort establishes contemporary benchmark for EA repair outcomes.
- Consider avoiding routine transanastomotic tubes given increased stricture risk without proven benefit in this population.
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