title: Esophageal replacement with whole stomach in infants and children.
abstract: This is a report of ten patients in whom the esophagus is replaced by the whole stomach brought through the chest. It was used for children with long gap or previously failed esophageal atresia repair. It documents complications (anastomotic leak and stricture) and morbidity, and highlights precautions that must be taken.
authors: Department of Surgery, Hospitals for Sick Children, London, England.
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Valente
authors: R J
authors: RJ
authors: Brereton
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Mackersie
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*