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April 16, 2026European Journal of Pediatrics0 citationsOpen Access

Quality of life outcome study of children that had undergone surgery for oesophageal atresia with or without a tracheo-oesophageal fistula

NENiamh M. EdwardsPSPrabhu SekaranSFSemiu E. Folaranmi

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate the quality of life in children who have had surgery for oesophageal atresia with or without tracheo-oesophageal fistula.
  • Data collected from children who underwent surgery for oesophageal atresia in South Wales.
  • Quality of life was assessed using standardized measures.
  • Comparison made between groups with or without tracheo-oesophageal fistula.
  • Patients demonstrated an adequate quality of life post-surgery.
  • New data contribute to the limited existing research in the area.

Abstract

• This data collected in this study indicates that OA/TOF patients who have undergone surgery in South Wales have an adequate quality of life. • This study adds new data into a limited area of research.

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Edwards et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e07dad2f7e8953b7cbead1https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-026-06906-6
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