OA-TOF

Survival in high-income countries exceeds 95% for OA-TOF patients without major additional comorbidities. OA-TOF occurs when normal separation of the proximal foregut into respiratory and gastrointestinal tubes fails. Anatomical correction in infancy does not eliminate the lifelong burden of OA-TOF. OA-TOF is a congenital group of abnormalities affecting approximately 1 in 3000 live births. Long-gap oesophageal atresia may require surgeons to bridge the gap using stomach, jejunum, or colon. Primary oesophageal anastomosis is generally considered the preferred surgical outcome when the native oesophagus can be preserved.