Median sternotomy approach for the repair of esophageal atresia: a case report

Abstract Background Repair of esophageal atresia is usually performed through the right thoracic cavity. However, when the upper pouch of the esophagus and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is located in the thoracic inlet and completely on the left side of trachea, it is difficult to dissect and anas...

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Main Authors: Hiroaki Fukuzawa, Mitsumasa Okamoto, Yudai Tsuruno, Ayako Maruo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-09-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-022-01523-5