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Review
. 2015 Aug;25(4):318-25.
doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1559819. Epub 2015 Aug 26.

Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Esophageal Atresia Patients: A Review of a Critical Issue

Andrea Conforti  1 , Laura Valfré  1 , Martina Falbo  2 , Pietro Bagolan  1 , Antonella Cerchiari  2
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Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Esophageal Atresia Patients: A Review of a Critical Issue

Andrea Conforti et al. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2015 Aug.

Abstract

Feeding and swallowing disorders are commonly seen in clinical practice in infants and children treated for esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula. Nevertheless, only few authors have addressed these issues. This review aims to describe the feeding and swallowing disorders encountered, focusing on pathophysiology, normal development of swallowing and feeding abilities, and possible rehabilitation therapies to prevent or correct these disorders.

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