SURGICAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA WITHOUT TRACHEOESOPHAGEAL FISTULA IN NEONATES
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Keywords: Esophageal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula, pure esophageal atresia, neonatal surgery, congenital esophageal anomaly, surgical management, thoracic surgery, delayed anastomosis, primary anastomosis, postoperative careAbstract
Annotation: This article explores the selection of surgical treatment strategies for congenital esophageal atresia without tracheoesophageal fistula in children—one of the most complex and severe forms of esophageal malformations in neonates. This condition poses significant diagnostic challenges, presents with critical clinical symptoms, and necessitates urgent surgical intervention. The study analyzes various clinical presentations, preoperative diagnostic methods, general condition assessments, and the development of individualized surgical plans tailored to each patient. Special emphasis is placed on thoracic surgical approaches, the use of minimally invasive techniques, gastrostomy, primary versus delayed anastomosis, as well as postoperative care and long-term outcomes. The conclusion underscores that proper selection of the surgical method plays a crucial role in improving survival rates and enhancing the overall quality of life for affected children.
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