Colonic replacement in cases of esophageal atresia

Replacement of the esophagus in children is still a challenging problem; one of the major indications is failed esophageal atresia repair or long-gap ones. The colon is one of the best alternatives for replacement; long-term follow up has shown satisfactory results. In cases of complicated repair receiving frequent dilation and multiple operations, colon could be an alternative choice for these children to achieve normal swallowing.

Keywords: Long-gap esophageal atresia, Failed atresia repair, Colonic replacement, Esophageal replacement in children

Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

Address reprint requests and correspondence: Alaa F. Hamza, MD, FRCS(Ed.), FAAP (Hon.), Ain-Shams University, 45 Ramsis Street, Heliopolis 11341, Cairo, Egypt

PII: S1055-8586(08)00084-X

doi:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2008.10.008

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