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Critical Analysis of 39 Cases

Thomas C. Putnam, MD

Arch Surg. 1979;114(3):288-292.

Abstract
• Knowledge of the factors that affect morbidity and mortality in the treatment of congenital malformations of the esophagus should result in better planning of their surgical management with increased likelihood of success. In 39 infants studied, associated anomalies, low birth weight, and postoperative respiratory complications were the factors responsible for morbidity and mortality. Infants with associated anomalies had a longer hospitalization than those with none, a mean of 17 vs 12 days.

(Arch Surg 114:288-292, 1979)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Surgery, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Oct 24, 1978.

Reprint requests to 277 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14607 (Dr Putnam).

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