Quality of life outcome study of children that had undergone surgery for oesophageal atresia with or without a tracheo-oesophageal fistula

Niamh M. Edwards; Prabhu Sekaran; Semiu E. Folaranmi

doi:10.1007/s00431-026-06906-6

April 14, 2026European Journal of PediatricsOpen Access

Quality of life outcome study of children that had undergone surgery for oesophageal atresia with or without a tracheo-oesophageal fistula

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Key Points

The study aims to evaluate the quality of life in children who have had surgery for oesophageal atresia with or without tracheo-oesophageal fistula.
Data collected from children who underwent surgery for oesophageal atresia in South Wales.
Quality of life was assessed using standardized measures.
Comparison made between groups with or without tracheo-oesophageal fistula.
Patients demonstrated an adequate quality of life post-surgery.
New data contribute to the limited existing research in the area.

Implication

Quality of life outcomes improve in children after surgery for oesophageal atresia, indicating positive implications for recovery.

Abstract

• This data collected in this study indicates that OA/TOF patients who have undergone surgery in South Wales have an adequate quality of life. • This study adds new data into a limited area of research.

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Edwards et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e07dad2f7e8953b7cbead1 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-026-06906-6

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Quality of life outcome study of children that had undergone surgery for oesophageal atresia with or without a tracheo-oesophageal fistula

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Quality of life outcome study of children that had undergone surgery for oesophageal atresia with or without a tracheo-oesophageal fistula

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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