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The study aims to assess the prevalence of genital and urinary tract malformations and their impact on morbidity and surgery in children with esophageal atresia.

April 11, 2026Pediatric Surgery InternationalOpen Access

Genital and urinary tract malformations, associated morbidity, and need for urogenital surgery among children with esophageal atresia: a retrospective cohort study

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ESEmma SvenssonLund University FEFreja ErikssonLund University LHLars HaganderUppsala University

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Retrospective cohort study investigates genital and urinary tract malformations in children with esophageal atresia, suggesting the need for screening.

Key Points

The study aims to assess the prevalence of genital and urinary tract malformations and their impact on morbidity and surgery in children with esophageal atresia.
Retrospective cohort design
Analysis of medical records of children with esophageal atresia
Assessment of associated genital and urinary tract malformations
Evaluation of the need for urogenital surgeries
Genital and urinary tract malformations are highly prevalent in children with esophageal atresia.
These malformations significantly contribute to increased morbidity.
Screening for genital malformations is recommended, particularly in cases with VACTERL association.

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Svensson et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d9e67a78050d08c1b76e5f https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-026-06403-9

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Retrospective cohort study investigates genital and urinary tract malformations in children with esophageal atresia, suggesting the need for screening.

Genital and urinary tract malformations, associated morbidity, and need for urogenital surgery among children with esophageal atresia: a retrospective cohort study

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Genital and urinary tract malformations, associated morbidity, and need for urogenital surgery among children with esophageal atresia: a retrospective cohort study

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