Pediatric surgery international
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Pediatr. Surg. Int. · Nov 2017
Review Meta AnalysisComparison of clinical outcomes between open and thoracoscopic repair for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
A meta-analysis was performed for a comparison of outcomes between open repair (OR) and thoracoscopic repair (TR) for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (EA with TEF). ⋯ Compared with OR, a longer operative time was associated within TR group, although the TR procedure could possibly reduce the length of hospital stay and first oral feeding time. Meanwhile, the occurrence rate for leaks, strictures, pulmonary complications, and the fundoplication rate of GERD, and blood loss were similar between the OR and TR groups. Estimated result of ventilation time between the two groups remained ambiguous.