Letter to the Editor Comment on : Preservation of the azygos vein versus ligation of the azygos vein during surgical repair of esophageal atresia-tracheoesophageal fistula-a systematic review and meta-analysis
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This letter responds to a systematic review comparing azygos vein preservation versus ligation during surgical repair of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula. The commentary addresses a technical debate in pediatric surgery regarding optimal surgical approach for this congenital anomaly.
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- Azygos vein management during EA-TEF repair remains a debated technical decision in pediatric surgery.
- Systematic review compared preservation vs ligation approaches using pooled randomized and observational data.
- Evidence synthesis addresses long-standing surgical technique controversy with clinical implications for outcomes.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Letter to the Editor Comment on : Preservation of the azygos vein versus ligation of the azygos vein during surgical repair of esophageal atresia-tracheoesophageal fistula-a systematic review and meta-analysis. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2026-02-24. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11557
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