Long-term Hospital Admissions for Adult Survivors of Infant Surgical Diseases

Adult survivors of infant surgical diseases such as esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and Hirschsprung disease continue to require lifelong care, with 1140 admissions identified over a 10-year period. Patients, mostly female with a mean age of 31.6 years, required hospitalization for various issues and underwent procedures ranging from upper endoscopy to adult diaphragm repair. These findings emphasize the ongoing need for specialized follow-up programs for adult congenital disease patients.