Postoperative noninvasive ventilation and complications in esophageal atresia–tracheoesophageal fistula

Retrospective study of 91 EA-TEF patients found that postoperative noninvasive ventilation (NIPPV and HFNC) was associated with significantly increased risk of anastomotic leak and mediastinitis. Findings suggest caution with postextubation respiratory support strategies in this population and highlight need for prospective research.