title: Fiberoptic localization of the upper pouch in esophageal atresia.
abstract: This report describes a technique that the authors developed as a simple, quick means of identifying the proximal pouch in neonates with esophageal atresia by fiberoptic instrumentation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow, Scotland.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Hajivassiliou
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000601:surgery*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation*