Surgical repair of long-gap esophageal atresia: A retrospective study comparing the management of long-gap esophageal atresia in the Nordic countries

Nordic multicenter study comparing surgical approaches for long-gap esophageal atresia in 71 children, finding delayed primary anastomosis and esophageal replacement equally utilized. DPA patients had higher rates of gastroesophageal reflux but better weight gain at one year compared to replacement procedures including gastric pull-up.