title: Hydrostatic stretch-induced growth facilitating primary anastomosis in long-gap esophageal atresia.
abstract: We present a novel simple technique for stimulating distal esophageal pouch growth in a patient with isolated, long-gap esophageal atresia. In this case report, distal esophageal growth was achieved through daily intermittent pressurization via a surgically placed indwelling balloon catheter. The patient ultimately underwent successful, uncomplicated, tension-free, primary repair and remains asymptomatic.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors.forename: Adam M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Vogel
authors.forename: Edmund Y
authors.initials: EY
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Steven J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Fishman
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002404:Catheterization; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome