What Are Some of the Complications Associated with Performing Esophageal

question 4

Multiple Choice

What are some of the complications associated with performing esophageal anastomoses to repair esophageal atresia that the therapist needs to be aware of?
I. Apnea
II. Bradycardia
III. Hyperventilation
IV. Recurrent pneumonia

• A) I and II only
• B) III and IV only
• C) I, II, and III only
• D) I, II, and IV only

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