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Classification of Esophageal Strictures following Esophageal Atresia Repair

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2017
Introduction The aim of this study was to stratify anastomotic strictures (AS) following esophageal atresia (EA) repair and to establish predictors for the need of dilations. Materials and Methods A retrospective study on children operated on for EA between 2004 and 2014 was conducted. The stricture index (SI) was measured both
Francesco, Macchini, Giovanni, Parente, Anna, Morandi, Giorgio, Farris, Valerio, Gentilino, Ernesto, Leva   +5 more
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Esophageal foreign body obstruction after esophageal atresia repair

Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2002
The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and risk factors for esophageal foreign body obstruction (EFBO) after esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA-TEF) repair.A Case-control chart review was conducted from 1987 to 1999.EFBO occurred in 14 of 108 patients (13%) with EA-TEF. Mean follow-up was 31 months. Alimentary debris was the
Andrew, Zigman, Salam, Yazbeck
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Esophageal adenocarcinoma 20 years after esophageal atresia repair

Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 1989
We report a case of esophageal adenocarcinoma 20 years after esophageal atresia repair. From one case report it is premature to recommend cancer surveillance for all esophageal atresia patients. However, the first survivors are now reaching an age when esophageal cancer related to chronic esophagitis may become more prevalent.
N S, Adzick, J H, Fisher, H S, Winter, R H, Sandler, W H, Hendren   +4 more
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Surgical Repair of Esophageal Defects

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1971
SUMMARY The 2 most frequently used suture patterns for the esophagus are the 2-layered inverting technique and the everting technique utilizing horizontal mattress sutures through the entire esophageal wall. Prompt surgical intervention is the best treatment for large esophageal perforations.
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Laparoscopic repair of esophageal hiatal hernia

Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology [Medical Sciences], 2011
This study was to appraise safety and feasibility of laparoscopic approach and investigate the clinical effects of laparoscopic tension-free repair of esophageal hiatal hernia using mesh. From August 2006 to July 2009, 24 patients with esophageal hiatal hernia underwent laparoscopic repair.
Bing, Ma, Wen, Tian, Lin, Chen, Peifa, Liu   +3 more
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The burden of esophageal dilatations following repair of esophageal atresia

Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2020
To describe the burden of esophageal dilatations in patients following esophageal atresia (EA) repair.A retrospective review was performed at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, of all neonates undergoing operative repair for EA over a 17-year period (1999-2015).
Campos, J., Tan Tanny, S.P., Kuyruk, S., Sekaran, P., Hawley, A., Brooks, J.A., Bekhit, E., Hutson, J.M., Crameri, J., McLeod, E., Teague, W.J., King, S.K.   +11 more
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Primary esophageal repair in Boerhaave's syndrome

Diseases of the Esophagus, 2008
Boerhaave's syndrome is the most severe disease in the esophageal perforation. The purpose of this report is to evaluate the outcome in patients who were treated with primary repair for Boerhaave's syndrome regardless of the time interval. From 1997 to July 2007, 10 patients with Boerhaave's syndrome were treated with primary repair regardless of the ...
Sukki, Cho, Sanghoon, Jheon, Kyung-Min, Ryu, Eung Bae, Lee   +3 more
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Thoracoscopic Repair of Esophageal Atresia

StayCurrentMD, 2023
The surgical repair of esophageal atresia is one of the most difficult and challenging procedures in pediatric surgery. The operation can either be performed in a classic extrapleural open manner via a posterolateral thoracotomy or in a minimally invasive thoracoscopic manner.
Raphael Vuille-dit-Bille, Julian Muff, Stefan Holland-Cunz   +2 more
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Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula: Surgical Repair

Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1965
OCCASIONALLY a troublesome fistula develops between the trachea and esophagus following total laryngectomy or reconstruction of the cervical esophagus.1This occurs at the level of the tracheostoma or in the posterior wall of the upper trachea. A cuffed tracheal tube will control the salivary leak into the trachea prior to repair of the tracheo ...
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Esophageal hiatal hernia after omphalocele repair

Pediatric Surgery International, 1998
Esophageal hiatal hernias (EHH) are probably caused by congenital, traumatic, or iatrogenic factors, although the etiology remains unknown. EHHs may develop after abdominal wall closure for omphalocele or gastroschisis due to the increased intra-abdominal pressure, however, there have been few reports in the literature.
Z Q, Wang, T, Todani, Y, Watanabe, A, Toki, Y, Sato, K, Ogura, S, Yamamoto   +6 more
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