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Oesophageal atresia / Tracheo oesophageal fistula (TOF)


How does the baby feed after the operation

When the operation is done a feeding tube is passed through the nose and the repaired oesophagus into the stomach.

This enables the baby to be fed through the tube, in most cases, within a few days of surgery. When the baby is ready to start having feeds a small amount is given frequently to begin with before increasing to the required amount. An x-ray may be done prior to this to make sure that the repaired area has healed.

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