Thoracic Musculoskeletal Deformities Following Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Atresia - Thoracoscopic Versus Open Approach: A Retrospective Two Centers Cohort Study.

The frequency and severity of thoracic musculoskeletal deformities were significantly lower after the thoracoscopic approach. Thoracoscopy may be a more advantageous and preferred surgical approach for the EA/TEF treatment, although further randomized, controlled studies are necessary. Post-thoracotomy scoliosis may progress to a severity requiring surgery.