An improved technique for in situ esophageal myotomy and proximal pouch mobilization in patients with esophageal atresia.
The use of a modified endotracheal tube in the mobilization of the upper pouch in patients with esophageal atresia is described. While aiding mobilization in all patients the tube was particularly helpful in the performance of circular myotomy where this was necessary. The tube and the operative technique are described.
Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Natal, South Africa.
J L
JL
de Carvalho
J
J
Maynard
G P
GP
Hadley
D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000628:therapy*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation*