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Aortopexy in esophageal atresia: Long-term experience of a parent support group
Stephanie KornFelix SchierEnyd Michelsubject
Pediatricsmedicine.medical_specialtyParent supportmedicine.medical_treatmentSupport groupmedicineHumansEsophagusChildEsophageal AtresiaAortabusiness.industryEsophageal diseaseInfantAortopexyGeneral Medicinemedicine.diseaseTreatment Outcomemedicine.anatomical_structureEl NiñoPatient SatisfactionChild PreschoolAtresiaPediatrics Perinatology and Child HealthApneic attacksSurgerybusinessdescription
Abstract Purpose: The aim of this study was to obtain the parents' view of aortopexy after esophageal atresia. Methods: A questionnaire was completed by the parents of 24 former patients, now aged from 1 to 15 years (average, 8.9; median, 9.0 years). The respondents were all members of a support group. Results: The median age of the patients receiving aortopexy was 4 months. The 24 procedures were performed in 16 different hospitals. The subjects had experienced a median of 3 apneic attacks. Technical complications occurred in 4 of the 24 children. In 71%, aortopexy was an immediate success. Conclusion: Despite its low success rate compared with centers with large cumulative experience, 90% of parents were satisfied with the result. J Pediatr Surg 36:1502-1503. Copyright © 2001 by W.B. Saunders Company.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-01 | Journal of Pediatric Surgery |