Diagnostic Workup of Neonates With Esophageal Atresia : Results From the EUPSA Esophageal Atresia Registry [PDF]
, 2020 Aim:Controversies exist on the optimal diagnostic workup for neonates with esophageal atresia (EA) with/without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF).
Koivusalo, Antti +5 more
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An imaging study on tracheomalacia in infants with esophageal atresia: the degree of tracheal compression by the brachiocephalic artery is a good indicator for therapeutic intervention [PDF]
, 2021 Purpose: Tracheomalacia (TM) is a frequent complication after esophageal atresia (EA) repair. This study aimed to review patients who underwent aortopexy for TM after EA repair and to compare their imaging features.
Makita, Satoshi +10 more
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Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2021 We present a rare case of simultaneous esophageal and tracheal atresia with trachea-esophageal fistula in a premature infant with VACTERL association. Although multiple surgical interventions were attempted in the management of this patient, the patient ...
Lauren S. McTaggart +7 more
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Changes of smooth muscle contractile filaments in small bowel atresia [PDF]
, 2012 AIM: To investigate morphological changes of intestinal smooth muscle contractile fibres in small bowel atresia patients. METHODS: Resected small bowel specimens from small bowel atresia patients (n = 12) were divided into three sections (proximal ...
Rolle, Udo +4 more
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Case report: Upper neck pouch sign in the antenatal diagnosis of esophageal atresia
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2009 Prenatal diagnosis of esophageal atresia remains a challenge for the imaging consultant. On antenatal USG, the finding of an absent or small stomach in the setting of polyhydramnios used to be considered suspicious of esophageal atresia.
Mukesh Kumar Garg
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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2022 Background The aim of this study was to determine a predictive index for the risk of anastomotic leak following esophageal atresia anastomosis, Methods This article reviewed the clinical data of 74 children with esophageal atresia in Fujian Children's ...
Song-Ming Hong +4 more
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A rare variant case of pure esophageal atresia with an atretic segment
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2015 Pure esophageal atresia is typically characterized by a long gap between the upper and lower pouches, with a gasless abdomen and no fistula. The association of pure esophageal atresia with an atretic segment is extremely rare.
Kazunori Masahata +7 more
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Favorable Outcome of Electively Delayed Elongation Procedure in Long-Gap Esophageal Atresia
Frontiers in Surgery, 2021 The ideal approach to long gap esophageal atresia is still controversial. On one hand, preserving a patient's native esophagus may require several steps and can be fraught with complications.
Diez H. Oliver +4 more
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Isolated esophageal atresia in both premature twins [PDF]
, 2015 An esophageal atresia is a rare congenital malformation of gastrointestinal tract. Its estimated incidence is 1–2 cases per 5000 live births. An esophageal atresia is more frequent in Caucasians and in children from twin pregnancy.
Żarkowska-Szaniawska, Alicja +3 more
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Congenital aplasia of the optic chiasm and esophageal atresia: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2011 Introduction The complete absence of the chiasm (chiasmal aplasia) is a rare clinical condition. Hypoplasia of the optic nerve and congenital nystagmus are almost invariably associated characteristics.
Madonia Maurizio +5 more
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