Endoscopic biliary stent placement for anastomotic stricture following esophageal atresia repair in infant

Endoscopic biliary stent placement for anastomotic stricture following esophageal atresia repair in infant

Esophageal atresia is the most common congenital anomaly of the esophagus. Treatment optimally includes primary tension-free anastomosis of the upper and lower aspects of the esophagus. Distance between the upper and lower esophagus predisposes the anastomosis to tension, increasing the risk of anas...

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Main Authors: Ashley W. Gerrish, MD, Christopher L. Kalmar, MD, MBA, Paul Yeaton, MD, Shawn D. Safford, MD, MAS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Subjects:
Tracheoesophageal fistula
Biliary stent
Esophageal stricture
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576618300642

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