Feeding and Swallowing Characteristics of Children with Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula.
Jennifer MaybeeJacklyn DeckEmily JensenAmanda RuizSarah KinderEmily DeBoerPublished in: Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition (2022)
Feeding/swallowing difficulties are common in EA/TEF, and types of feeding difficulties vary by patient age. The presence of abnormal findings on UGI/esophagram did not increase the risk of feeding complaints; however, the presence of dysphagia increased the risk of abnormal chest CT.