Dr. Miguel Guelfand · Early Management of Esophageal Leak in Esophageal Atresia: Changing Paradigms
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Early Management of Esophageal Leak in Esophageal Atresia: Changing Paradigms

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Article · Jul 2026 · 1 min read

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This article examines evolving approaches to managing anastomotic leaks following esophageal atresia repair, particularly after thoracoscopic procedures where trans-pleural access creates empyema risk. It reviews nonoperative management strategies for stable patients and discusses when intervention becomes necessary.

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Miguel Guelfand

Introduction: A leak at the esophageal anastomosis can occur in 10%-20% of cases of esophageal atresia (EA). Thoracoscopic repair is trans-pleural, with the potential development of an empyema. Standard treatment of an anastomotic leak in a stable patient is often nonoperative, which c …

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