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

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.