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Neonatal and clinical\/surgical data were collected from medical records. Comparisons were made of the prevalence n (%) of feeding difficulties between children in three age groups (2 to 7 years, 8 to 12 years, or 13 to 17 years of age) using the Mantel-Haenszel chi-square test. Logistic regression identified outcome predictors (odds ratio: 95% confidence interval). Predictors with p \u2264 0.1 in the univariable analysis were included in multiple regression analysis (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05).<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Results\u2003Seventy-five percent of the young children aged 2 to 7, (median number of feeding difficulties: 2), 61% of school-aged children aged 8 to 12 (median number of feeding difficulties: 1), and 60% patients in the teenage group, aged 13 to 17, (median number of feeding difficulties: 1), reported feeding difficulties. Surgical complications after EA repair independently predicted children having a gastrostomy (p \u2264 0.01), using a food infusion pump (p \u2264 0.01), taking small portions to facilitate eating (p\u2009=\u20090.01), and needing &gt;30\u2009minutes to finish a main meal (p\u2009=\u20090.02). Congenital independent predictors were VACTERL, low birth weight, and preterm birth.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Conclusion\u2003Parentally observed feeding difficulties were commonly reported during early childhood, although prevalence decreases in older age groups. 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