Esophageal Interventions in Infants Born with Esophageal Atresia: A Comprehensive Analysis of a National Database

German national database analysis of 14 years reveals EA incidence of 1:4,217 live births, with 188 endoscopic treatments per 100 anastomoses—lower than previously estimated. Treatment patterns shifted from bougienage to balloon dilatation, raising concerns about maintaining surgical competency given low case volumes distributed across multiple centers.