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.
Journal Article by Rogers MP, Janjua H, Kuo PC and Chang HL in J Surg Res
Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.