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Mental health in OA/TOF < TOFS OA/TOF Support

WebThis can, understandably, increase anxiety and avoidance of eating in front of others. The mental health of those affected by OA/TOF can be impacted in a number of ways. Early …

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OA/TOF Information for Schools & Nurseries – TOFS OA/TOF …

WebOesophageal atresia (OA) In oesophageal atresia, the baby is born with a pouch at the top of its oesophagus (food pipe), which prevents food from reaching the stomach. Tracheo …

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TOFS publish 'Improving Health Outcomes for Adults

WebWe are happy to announce the publication of our latest booklet to support our adult OA/TOF community. There is increasing recognition that being born with …

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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) – TOFS OA/TOF Support

WebGastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) Symptomatic GORD is extremely common in adults born with OA/TOF. Amongst adults who underwent primary repair, 75% had …

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The teenage years – TOFS OA/TOF Support

WebThe teenage years. It is quite normal for your teenager to have a low level of interest in their own condition. Most information on OA/TOF is aimed at new parents and may not be …

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TOFS OA/TOF Support – Charity offering lifelong support for …

WebLive life unlimited. Our vision is for anyone born with OA/TOF to be able to live life unlimited. We are working towards a world in which those born with OA/TOF live long and healthy …

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Improving health outcomes for adults born with

WebVACTERL — is a group of birth defects that occur together non-randomly, and affect multiple parts of the body. It occurs in between 1:10,000 - 40,000 births. Over 60% of …

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Useful Links – TOFS OA/TOF Support

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The TOF Book – TOFS OA/TOF Support

WebA completely re-written version of “The TOF Child” (1999), the new title reflects increasing interest in the progress of adults born with OA/TOF. Co-edited by Consultant Paediatric …

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Nursery & School – TOFS OA/TOF Support

WebDownload these TOFS guidance sheets (or order hard copy for free from TOFS): About OA/TOF/VACTERL. Key points for early years staff. GP fact card. Your child’s medical …

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Teens Born with OA/TOF – TOFS OA/TOF Support

WebAs a young adult with OA/TOF, you should be aware of the importance of ongoing follow-up care and always report any changes in your symptoms to a doctor. But, most OA/TOFS …

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Adult OA/TOF Management Handbook – TOFS OA/TOF Support

WebOesophageal atresia (OA) and tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) are two congenital anomalies that occur in around 1/2,600 births. (1) Whilst the two can arise separately, …

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ESPGHAN-NASPGHAN Guidelines for the Evaluation and …

WebESPGHAN: European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. NASPGHAN: North American Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and …

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Tracheomalacia, bronchomalacia and tracheobronchomalacia

WebThese conditions are characterised by excessive collapse of the trachea and main bronchi (intrathoracic trachea collapsing during exhalation and extrathoracic trachea collapsing …

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Barium Aspiration – TOFS OA/TOF Support

WebBarium Aspiration. Aspiration is the most common complication of barium swallow or follow-through investigations. It is still very rare, around 0.04%. However, most episodes of …

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Oral Aversion and eating difficulties – TOFS OA/TOF Support

WebOral aversion is defined as a sensitivity or fear of food, drink and/or other implements (toothbrushes for example) entering the mouth. This usually has its roots in infancy, and …

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Our vision and strategy – TOFS OA/TOF Support

WebStrategy. Our three-pronged strategy aims to: Increase pastoral support to members, including families/carers, and adults born with the condition (s). Collaborate and engage …

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