• Monika Maan
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Tracheoesophageal fistula/esophageal atresia (TEF/EA) are serious congenital anomalies that present significant challenges in neonatal care. Infants present with problems like respiratory distress, feeding difficulties leading to choking and coughing and risk of aspiration which is causing pneumonia or other complications. After infancy their growth and development can be challenging due to the associated complications and the need for surgical intervention. Children who undergo surgery for TEF often experience slower growth compared to their healthy peers due to respiratory infections, anastomosis leakage, and gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Feeding difficulties and the risk of aspiration can lead to poor nutritional intake, affecting overall growth and development particularly in the first five years of life in areas such as social maturity and cognitive development. So, regular monitoring of growth parameters (weight, height, and weight-for-height) is essential to ensure that children are meeting their developmental milestones. Keywords: Tracheoesophageal fistula/esophageal atresia (TEF/EA), Growth & developmental, post-operative complications

Tracheoesophageal fistula/esophageal atresia (TEF/EA), Growth & developmental, post-operative complications

"Tracheoesophageal fistula/esophageal atresia and its management", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.d820-d825, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412399.pdf

"Tracheoesophageal fistula/esophageal atresia and its management", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. ppd820-d825, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412399.pdf