Congenital esophageal and airway team utrecht
Esophageal Atresia, Tracheomalacia, Minimally invasive surgery
Research aim
Our research strives to improve outcomes for Esophageal Atresia patients, reducing morbidity and enhancing quality of life, while developing strategies for long-term improvement, shaping a brighter future.
About us
The Congenital Esophageal and Airway Team Utrecht is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients with Esophageal Atresia and reducing their morbidity. We are a topclinical, multidisciplinary team of experts, globally recognized for our surgical proficiency and pioneering research endeavors providing care from antenatally, postnatally until childhood. Our primary objective is to provide evidence-based medicine to advance the standard of care for these patients.
Our research group operates through a collaborative approach, drawing upon the expertise of various specialists including pediatric surgeons, ENT-surgeons, neonatologists, obstetricians (fetal medicine experts), radiologists, pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, pediatricians, physiotherapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and anaesthetists. This multidisciplinary composition enables us to address the complex challenges associated with Esophageal Atresia comprehensively. It also led to an stream of international patients from across Europe and beyond.
We work closely with patient organizations to ensure that our research remains patient-centered, addressing the genuine needs and concerns of patients and their families. By partnering with these organizations and participating in international research networks, we strive to contribute to the global body of knowledge surrounding Esophageal Atresia, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes and quality of life on a worldwide scale.