Complications and long-term results of delayed esophagoezophagostomy for esophageal atresia

Abstract

Esophago- and gastrostomy provides 100% survival if primary esophageal anastomosis is impossible. Herewith, in children without esophagostomy mortality rate was 25%. We still can not confirm that delayed esophageal anastomosis is a good alternative for children with esophageal atresia. In view of our results the number of candidates for delayed esophageal anastomosis should be reduced.