[Update in diagnosis and treatment of esophageal atresia].

The paper present a number of 17 cases of esophageal atresia, hospitalised and operated in a period of 4 years (2001-2004). The authors are underlining the importance of the prenatal diagnosis, preoperative and postoperative care, the chance for primary anastomosis for type III A of the disease, complications and prognosis related to the type of atresia. Esophageal atresia is a success of a complex team where the role of the neonatologist and anesthesiologist, next to the surgeon, is very important.