title: Gastric transposition in infants and children.
abstract: The loss of esophageal length in long-gap esophageal atresia or obliteration of the esophageal lumen due to stricture may require major operative reconstruction. A number of procedures have been developed to allow anatomic replacement of the esophagus. The gastric transposition requires a single cervical anastomosis and uses a gastric conduit with excellent blood supply. This review illustrates the procedure and discusses its indications, planning, and outcome.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian, 3959 Broadway, CHN 216B, New York, NY 10032, USA. rc2114@columbia.edu
authors.forename: Robert A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Cowles
authors.forename: Arnold G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Coran
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002648:Child; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000601:surgery; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D019990:Perioperative Care; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome