[Esophageal replacement by right colon in children].
In 10 children operated on during 1977-86 the esophagus was replaced by the right colon which was brought up into the neck retrosternally. In 6 of them esophageal atresia, and in 4 severe stricture of the esophagus after ingestion of caustic liquids were the indications for operation. There was no mortality; 2-9 years after colonic transplant the patients have normal physical and mental development.
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Dept. of Pediatric Surgery, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa.
Bar-Maor
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D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000150:complications; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003106:Colon / Q000637:transplantation*; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000601:surgery; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans