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Tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia repair

Alternative names:

esophageal atresia repair; TEF repair; tracheoesophageal fistula repair

Risks:

Risks for any anesthesia are:

reactions to medications
problems breathing

Risks for any surgery are:

bleeding
infection

Additional risks include collapsed lung (pneumothorax) and hypothermia.

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