Anastomotic Leak and its Implications: A Multicenter Analysis of “Type C” Esophageal Atresia / Tracheo-esophageal fistula (EA/TEF)

Repair of type C esophageal atresia with tracheo-esophageal fistula (EA/TEF) may be complicated by esophageal anastomotic leak. Risk factors associated with leak and the impact of leak on inpatient outcomes remains uncertain. Our objectives are to estimate the associations between clinical factors and esophageal anastomotic leak and quantify the association of leak with length of stay (LOS) in infants who underwent repair of type C EA/TEF.