Letter to the Editor in Response to: Neurodevelopmental Outcomes and Long-term Quality of Life in Esophageal Atresia: A Narrative Review

In brief

This letter responds to a narrative review on esophageal atresia, emphasizing the importance of shifting focus from surgical survival to long-term neurodevelopmental and quality-of-life outcomes. The authors highlight the clinical value of addressing counseling gaps in a field where perioperative advances have outpaced follow-up care discussions.

• Esophageal atresia outcomes research should extend beyond survival to include neurodevelopmental and quality-of-life measures.
• Long-term counseling for families often does not reflect current improvements in perioperative care for esophageal atresia.
• Shifting focus to developmental outcomes provides clinically useful information for patient and family counseling.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.