J Korean Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2005 Dec;11(2):165-170. Korean.
Published online Dec 31, 2005.
https://doi.org/10.13029/jkaps.2005.11.2.165
Published online Dec 31, 2005.
https://doi.org/10.13029/jkaps.2005.11.2.165
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Original Article
Long Gap Esophageal Atresia Successfully Treated by Esophageal Lengthening Using External Traction Sutures
Doo Sun Lee,
Hwan Namgung
and Jung Suk Yoon
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.
Keywords
Long gap esophageal atresia; lengthening technique; Foker's procedure
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