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Information on Procedures Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) and Oesophageal Atresia (OA) are rare congenital conditions of the oesophagus (food pipe) and/or trachea (airway) that affect one in every 3,500 babies. Babies born with Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) and Oesophageal Atresia need to have surgical correction soon after they’re born. Some children may also need to have additional surgical interventions further on in their lives. Every baby born with TOF/OA is different and will have different needs. With the benefits of modern medical intervention and the active support of groups like TOFS, the outlook for children with TOF/OA is very positive. You can find out here about specific medical procedures. If you’ve got any questions, please contact the TOFS office. Surgery for TOF Long-gap OA (1) delayed anastomosis Long-gap OA (2) oesophageal substitution Gastric interposition Nasogastric tubes Gastrostomy tubes Jejunostomy tubes The Nissen Fundoplication

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Information on Procedures

Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) and Oesophageal Atresia (OA) are rare congenital conditions of

the oesophagus (food pipe) and/or trachea (airway) that affect one in every 3,500 babies. Babies

born with Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) and Oesophageal Atresia need to have surgical

correction soon after they’re born. Some children may also need to have additional surgical

interventions further on in their lives.

Every baby born with TOF/OA is different and will have different needs. With the benefits of

modern medical intervention and the active support of groups like TOFS, the outlook for children

with TOF/OA is very positive.

You can find out here about specific medical procedures. If you’ve got any questions, please

contact the TOFS office.

Surgery for TOF

Long-gap OA (1) delayed anastomosis

Long-gap OA (2) oesophageal substitution

Gastric interposition

Nasogastric tubes

Gastrostomy tubes

Jejunostomy tubes

The Nissen Fundoplication