Tracheomalacia with Esophageal Atresia

Abstract

During the period from 1961 to 1983, we have experienced 29 cases of esophageal atresia, and 5 cases were found to be associated with tacheomalacia. They were intubated for minimum 14 to muximum 196 days with intensive respiratory care, and all cases were successfully extubated. The etiology of the tracheomalacia associated with TEF and effective respiratory care and/or surgical treatment of this pathological conditions are discussed.