title: Colon esophagoplasty in the orthotopic position.
abstract: Three cases of long-gap esophageal atresia were repaired using a technique that included a right extrapleural thoracotomy, preservation of the entire esophagus available, both anastomoses in the mediastinum, use of a short segment of colon, and preservation of the ileocecal valve. This approach, not previously described, combines multiple features aimed at decreasing complications related to traditional techniques. Successful early results are promising.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital, Denver, CO 80218.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Martinez-Frontanilla
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Janik
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Meagher
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003106:Colon / Q000637:transplantation*; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications