Nationwide analysis of mortality and hospital readmissions in esophageal atresia
Author / Expert
Hallie J. Quiroz, Alexa Turpin, Brent A. Willobee, Anthony Ferrantella, Joshua Parreco, David Lasko, Eduardo A. Perez, Juan E. Sola, Chad M. Thorson
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Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify determinants of mortality and hospital readmission in infants born with esophageal atresia ± tracheoesophageal fistula.
Methods
The Nationwide Readmissions Database (2010–2014) was queried for newborns with a diagnosis of esophageal atresia. Outcomes included mortality and readmissions at 30-day and 1-year.
Results
3157 patients were identified, of which 54% were male. 81% had an additional congenital anomaly, and 35% had VACTERL association. Overall mortality at index hospitalization was 11% (n = 360) and was significantly higher with additional congenital anomalies (13%), VACTERL (19%), and Spitz classification II/III (18%) vs. isolated esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (4%), all p
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