Post-operative management of esophageal atresia–tracheoesophageal fistula and gastroesophageal reflux: A Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons annual meeting survey

BACKGROUND: Esophageal atresia (EA), with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), is commonly associated with gastroesophageal reflux (GER) after surgical repair. One risk factor for anastomotic stricture is post-operative GER. This survey assessed practice patterns among attendees at the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (CAPS) annual meeting with respect to management of GER post EA-TEF repair. METHODS: A pre-piloted survey was …