Oesophageal atresia

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Spitz L, Kiely E, Brereton RJ, Drake D: Management of esophageal atresia. World J Surg. 1993, 17 (3): 296-300. 10.1007/BF01658695.

Chittmittrapap S, Spitz L, Kiely EM, Brereton RJ: Anastomotic leakage following surgery for esophageal atresia. J Pediatr Surg. 1992, 27 (1): 29-32. 10.1016/0022-3468(92)90098-R.

Chittmittrapap S, Spitz L, Kiely EM, Brereton RJ: Anastomotic stricture following repair of esophageal atresia. J Pediatr Surg. 1990, 25 (5): 508-511. 10.1016/0022-3468(90)90561-M.

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