Oesophageal atresia: prevalence, prenatal diagnosis and associated anomalies in 23 European regions

Abstract

There were regional differences in prevalence of oesophageal atresia in Europe. Half of all cases had associated anomalies. Prenatal detection rate increased from 26% to 36.5% over the two decades. Survival in infants with isolated oesophageal atresia born at term is high.