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Surgically repaired type C esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula is frequently associated with significant chronic respiratory and gastrointestinal morbidities, including tracheomalacia, lower respiratory tract infections, and gastroesophageal reflux. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To characterize the spectrum, frequency, and clinical management of short- and long-term pulmonary complications in pediatric patients following surgical repair of type C esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula.

September 8, 2026Journal of Clinical MedicineOpen Access

Respiratory Morbidity After Repair of Type C Esophageal Atresia with Tracheoesophageal Fistula: A Pediatric Case Series

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To characterize the spectrum, frequency, and clinical management of short- and long-term pulmonary complications in pediatric patients following surgical repair of type C esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula.
Retrospective single-center case series conducted at the Third Pediatric Clinic, Clinical Hospital for Pediatric Emergencies in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Evaluated N=6 pediatric patients with repaired type C esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula who were admitted for respiratory pathology between 2018 and 2026.
Tracheomalacia and gastroesophageal reflux were identified in all six patients (6/6, 100%), and all had experienced at least one episode of lower respiratory tract infection.
Reactive airway disease meeting asthma diagnostic criteria occurred in two patients, protein-energy malnutrition was identified in two patients (30%), and one patient presented with suspected residual or recurrent fistula.

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Retrospective case series reveals universal tracheomalacia and reflux in children after esophageal atresia repair, highlighting the need for long-term multidisciplinary care.

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Mihordea et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Retrospective case series reveals universal tracheomalacia and reflux in children after esophageal atresia repair, highlighting the need for long-term multidisciplinary care.

Respiratory Morbidity After Repair of Type C Esophageal Atresia with Tracheoesophageal Fistula: A Pediatric Case Series

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Respiratory Morbidity After Repair of Type C Esophageal Atresia with Tracheoesophageal Fistula: A Pediatric Case Series

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