Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com According to Patil RT et al. [4], elective postoperative ventilation in the management of EA with TEF allows the protection of the esophageal anastomosis following repair of esophageal atresia with trachea-esophageal fistula. Using ventilatory support in early post-operative period avoids the need for initial vigorous physiotherapy. Thus, the anastomosis can be rested and protected from injury; moreover, the prevention of postoperative respiratory distress could maintain adequate tissue PaO 2 .
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