Post-operative paralysis and elective ventilation reduces anastomotic complications in esophageal atresia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2019
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The repair of esophageal atresia (EA) carries an increased risk of anastomotic leak and stricture formation, especially in patients with anastomotic tension. To minimize this risk, pediatric surgeons perform elective post-operative muscle paralysis, positive-pressure ventilation, and head flexion (PVF) to reduce movement and tension at the anastomosis. We systematically reviewed and analyzed the effect of post-operative PVF on reducing anastomotic complications.
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