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When did the first treatments for esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula begin, and what long-term problems, if any, are associated with them?

April 26, 2017associated atresia Esophageal fistula long-term problems tracheoesophageal treatments

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When did the first treatments for esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula begin, and what long-term problems, if any, are associated with them?

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The first successful anastomosis was in 1941. Long term problems are 1) Poor motility of the esophagus, 2) Potential for reflux and stricture, and/or 3) Aspiration (spillover into lungs). Some kids have no problems; others seem to have many problems. Unfortunately, they are not predictable.