Brazilian Multicenter Study on Esophageal Atresia

Esophageal atresia is a congenital malformation where the esophagus does not form properly, often associated with a tracheoesophageal fistula. This condition requires complex surgical treatment and intensive neonatal care. Survival has improved worldwide, but results from other countries cannot be directly applied to Brazil due to differences in health resources. This study will gather data from 72 neonatal centers across Brazil to better understand the characteristics, treatments, complications, and outcomes of newborns with esophageal atresia. The goal is to identify factors associated with complications and mortality, and to generate national evidence that can guide better care and improve survival and quality of life.