Gastric tube as the primary procedure for pure esophageal atresia

Title

Gastric tube as the primary procedure for pure esophageal atresia

Creator

Pedersen J C; Klein R L; Andrews D A

Publisher

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Date

1996
1996-09

Description

Long gap esophageal atresia occurs in approximately 5% of patients with tracheoesophageal anomalies. A small group of such patients have a rudimentary or diverticular distal esophagus that is not amenable to primary repair. These children usually require staged procedures and esophageal replacement using other parts of the intestinal tract. To circumvent the morbidity and delayed repair associated with cervical esophagostomy, colon interposition, or delayed gastric tube interposition, the authors propose the use of a primary gastric tube for early establishment of esophageal continuity in the neonate. Three cases of early esophageal replacement using a gastric tube are described. All three patients were born prematurely, with comorbid conditions, and had a rudimentary distal esophagus. The results of the operation were successful. The authors believe that primary repair of the esophagus, when possible, is the gold standard. Copyright (C) 1996 by W.B. Saunders Company

Subject

esophageal atresia; gastric tube; long gap; Pediatrics; Surgery

Format

Journal Article

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Pages

1233-1235

Issue

9

Volume

31

Citation

Pedersen J C; Klein R L; Andrews D A, “Gastric tube as the primary procedure for pure esophageal atresia,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed March 29, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/6746.