Long Gap Esophageal Atresia Successfully Treated by Esophageal Lengthening Using External Traction Sutures
Journal of the Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons
; : 165-170, 2005.
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ABSTRACT
The repair of esophageal atresia with a long gap still continues to pose difficulties for the surgeon. There is general agreement that the child's own esophagus is best, but it is also believed that a primary repair is not always possible. Foker JE et al. (1997) developed a technique of esophageal lengthening using external traction sutures. We experienced one case of esophageal atresia with a 4.5cm gap (4 vertebral spaces) which was repaired using the external traction suture technique.
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Main subject:
Sutures
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Traction
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Suture Techniques
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Esophageal Atresia
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Esophagus
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Year:
2005
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Article