[ comparison of tubeless repair of esophageal atresia with conventional techniques]

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Previously, management following the repair of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula [TEF] included the routine use of an intercostal chest draining tube [CT], a gastrostomy or a transanastomotic tube [TAT] for enteral nutrition and a routine contrast swallow [CS] before oral feeds. There has been a trend toward simplification of the management, but not universally