Retrospective bi-centric observational study comparing primary anastomosis or suturing vs enterostomy for spontaneous intestinal perforations in extremely preterm infants.

The purpose of this study was to compare two initial surgical strategies for spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) in a bi-centric cohort of extremely preterm and/or extremely low birthweight infants. Observational, retrospective study including infants born before 28 weeks of gestation and/or with birthweight < 1000 g, born between 2010 and 2020, operated for SIP in two type 3 centers. Infants were attributed to groups according to the surgical technique of the first intervention: primary anastomosis or suturing (PAS) or enterostomy (ES).

Usefulness of routine early œsophagogram after primary repair of œsophageal atresia: a multicenter study.

Background: Advances in surgical and neonatal care have led to improved survival of patients with œsophageal atresia (OA) over time. Morbidity remains significant, with one-third of patients being affected by a postoperative complication. Several aspects of management are not consensual, such as the use of œsophagogram before starting oral feeding.

Nutritional status at age 1 year in patients born with esophageal atresia: A population-based, prospective cohort study.

Objective: Despite recent progress in caring for patients born with esophageal atresia (EA), undernutrition and stunting remain common. Our study objective was to assess nutritional status in the first year after birth with EA and to identify factors associated with growth failure.

Study Design: We conducted a population-based study of all infants born in France with EA between 2010 and 2016.

Esophageal Atresia and Respiratory Morbidity.

Background And Objectives: Respiratory diseases are common in children with esophageal atresia (EA), leading to increased morbidity and mortality in the first year. The primary study objective was to identify the factors associated with readmissions for respiratory causes in the first year in EA children.

Methods: A population-based study.

Risk Factors of Early Mortality and Morbidity in Esophageal Atresia with Distal Tracheoesophageal Fistula: A Population-Based Cohort Study.

Objective: To identify the risk factors for early mortality and morbidity in a population with distal esophageal atresia (EA)-tracheoesophageal fistula.

Study Design: Cohort study from a national register. Main outcomes and measures included early mortality, hospital length of stay (LoS), need for nutritional support at 1 year of age as a proxy measure of morbidity, and complications during the first year of life.