Christophe Faure – Esophageal Atresia for the Pediatric Gastroenterologist

In this episode, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Christophe Faure about tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia. This important congenital abnormality carries a host of potential future health implications that are important to understand and manage.

Dr. Faure is a Professor of Pediatrics at Universite de Montreal and a pediatric gastroenterologist at CHU Ste-Justine.  He is also the director of the Esophageal Atresia Clinic at Ste-Justine and runs a basic research lab focused on discovering the mechanisms behind EA and studying new treatments based on tissue engineering.

This episode is eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!

Important links:

• International Network of Esophageal Atresia (a non-profit organization 
  of professionals working in the field of Esophageal atresia)
• Publications mentioned on this episode (and more!)

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the complications commonly experienced by children with esophageal atresia.
2. Outline the recommended management of gastroesophageal reflux in children with esophageal atresia.
3. Understand the role of the multidisciplinary team in the long-term surveillance and health maintenance of children with esophageal atresia.

Produced by: Jason Silverman

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