Esophageal atresia: a simple technical detail aiding the mobilization and circular myotomy of the proximal segment.
A simple technical detail in placing the upper pouch holding suture to facilitate proximal segment mobilization in esophageal atresia is described. The suture is passed through both walls of the upper segment and the tip of the Foley catheter. If circular myotomy is needed, the Foley catheter balloon is inflated to fill the lumen of the upper pouch to facilitate dissection. This technique has been successfully used in 32 patients, eight with myotomy.
D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000601:surgery*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013536:Suture Techniques