ReviewJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2022
Developing a new predictive index for anastomotic leak following the anastomosis of esophageal atresia: preliminary results from a single centre.
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- The Use of Botulinum Toxin Type A in Esophageal Atresia Management: a Randomized, Controlled, Investigator-blinded Feasibility and Exploratory Trial in Piglets.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Inflammation-guided timing of thoracoscopic repair for recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula: predictive value of preoperative chest CT and a transfer learning model.BMC pediatrics · 2026Article
- Lateral reinforcement of anastomoses enhances mechanical strength in fragile neonatal oesophageal tissue.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Early postoperative inflammatory markers associated with anastomotic leakage after repair of congenital esophageal atresia.BMC pediatrics · 2026Article
- Risk factors for anastomotic complications following thoracoscopic repair of type III esophageal atresia in neonates: a single-center retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Predictive modeling for early detection of refractory esophageal stricture following esophageal atresia surgery: insight from a machine learning study.Pediatric surgery international · 2025Article
- Does thoracoscopic repair of type C esophageal atresia require emergency treatment?BMC surgery · 2025Article
- Glycopyrrolate as an Adjunct in the Management of Anastomotic Leak Following Repair of Esophageal Atresia: A Clinicoradiological Perspective.Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric SurgeonsArticle
- Conservative Management of Anastomotic Leak after Repair of Type C Esophageal Atresia: A Retrospective Audit.Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of this study was to determine a predictive index for the risk of anastomotic leak following esophageal atresia anastomosis,
methodsThis article reviewed the clinical data of 74 children with esophageal atresia in Fujian Children's hospital. The risk factors for anastomotic leak were analysed, and a new predictive index was proposed.
resultsThe incidence of anastomotic leak was 29.7% after anastomosis in 74 children with esophageal atresia. Birth weight and gap length were risk factors for anastomotic leak. Logistic regression analysis showed that birth weight (Wald 2 = 4.528, P = 0.033, OR = 0.273) was a protective factor for anastomotic leak, whereas gap length (Wald 2 = 7.057, P = 0.008, OR = 2.388) was a risk factor for anastomotic leak. The ratio of gap length to birth weight had a positive predictive effect on the occurrence of anastomotic leak (AUC = 0.732, P = 0.002).
conclusionBirth weight and gap length are important predictors of anastomotic leak in esophageal atresia. Measurement of the ratio of gap length to birth weight is a helpful predictive index for anastomotic leak following the anastomosis of esophageal atresia.
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