title: Evaluation of the atretic distal esophageal segment.
abstract: In infants with congenital esophageal atresia with a gasless abdomen, we have determined the length of the distal esophageal segment by injecting air into the stomach through a gastrostomy tube and causing the infant to burp. It is a safe and accurate method and can be done with or without fluoroscopic control.
mesh_terms: D000388:Air; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media