Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia through the right chest in neonates with right-sided aortic arch.
The management of neonates with esophageal atresia (EA) associated with right-sided aortic arch (RAA) is often difficult technically. Many surgeons would advise for repair through left-chest access. In this article, we report our experience of repairing 2 patients with EA associated with RAA thoracoscopically. We conclude that thoracoscopic repair is ideal for all patients with EA.
Wong
Kenneth K Y
KK
Department of Surgery, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. kkywong@hku.hk
Tam
Paul K H
PK
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000002:abnormalities*; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D013906:Thoracoscopy