Chewing Function in Children with Repaired Esophageal Atresia-Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Arslan S., DEMİR N., KARADUMAN A. A., TANYEL F. C., SOYER T.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, vol.28, no.6, pp.534-538, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1055/s-0037-1608930
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.534-538
  • Keywords: esophageal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula, chewing disorders, chewing function, FEEDING DIFFICULTIES, CEREBRAL-PALSY, COMPLICATIONS, DEGLUTITION, PROTOCOL, GROWTH
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction Feeding problems are common in children with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (EA-TEF); however, chewing disorders, which may cause inability to intake solid food, have not been evaluated. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the chewing function in children with repaired EA-TEF.