Does primary posterior tracheopexy prevent collapse of the trachea in newborns with oesophageal atresia and tracheomalacia? A study protocol for an international, multicentre randomised controlled trial (PORTRAIT trial)

Does primary posterior tracheopexy prevent collapse of the trachea in newborns with oesophageal atresia and tracheomalacia? A study protocol for an international, multicentre randomised controlled trial (PORTRAIT trial)

Introduction Tracheomalacia (TM) often occurs in children with oesophageal atresia (OA), leading to recurrent respiratory symptoms and in severe cases to blue spells or ultimately respiratory arrest. In some patients, a secondary posterior tracheopexy may then be indicated. This secondary surgery, a...

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Main Authors: René M H Wijnen, John Vlot, Petra M A Lemmers, Bas Pullens, Dhanya Mullassery, Paolo De Coppi, Peter M van de Ven, Jan F Svensson, Koen F M Joosten, Marit J B van Stigt, Anne-Fleur R L van Hal, Arnold J N Bittermann, Colin R Butler, Ilse Ceelie, Daniela Cianci, Caroline Gahm, Julia E Hut, Reema Nandi, Lonneke M Staals, Stefaan H A J Tytgat, Maud Y A Lindeboom
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Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2024-12-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/12/e087272.full
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