Thoracoscopic approach for complications after esophageal atresia repair: initial experience

Improvements in technology and health care have helped reduce morbidity and mortality in patients with esophageal atresia. However, postoperative complications such as dehiscences, strictures, and recurrent fistulas still occur in a large percentage of patients. Here, we present our initial experience using the thoracoscopic approach for complications after esophageal atresia repair.