Error traps and culture of safety in esophageal atresia repair

Semin Pediatr Surg. 2019 Jun;28(3):139-142. doi: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2019.04.018. Epub 2019 Apr 25.

Abstract

Esophageal atresia (EA) repair has always been a source of immense professional gratification for the pediatric surgeon. In many ways, this anomaly defines the entire profession. Due to its rarity, there is an increased risk of inadvertent events occurring during correction. This article describes some of the error traps that may occur in attempting esophageal reconstruction and how they may be avoided.

Keywords: Centers of expertise; Esophageal atresia; Inadvertent events; Right descending aorta; Tracheobronchoscopy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bronchoscopy / methods
  • Bronchoscopy / standards*
  • Esophageal Atresia / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Atresia / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Medical Errors*
  • Pediatrics / methods
  • Pediatrics / standards*
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / standards*
  • Thoracoscopy / methods
  • Thoracoscopy / standards*