title: Thoracoscopic esophageal atresia repair made easy. An applicable trick.
abstract: Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia is becoming more popular but technical difficulties in handsewn anastomosis still remain challenging. This article presents an easy and applicable maneuver by passing the trans-esophageal tube before starting to suture in order to minimize the gap, reduce the tension over primary sutures and provide a better visualization of posterolateral parts of the anastomosis in thoracoscopic esophageal atresia repair. Using this maneuver makes tying easier and minimizes grasping and crushing damages to the anastomotic site.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
authors.forename: Mehran
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hiradfar
authors.forename: Reza
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shojaeian
authors.forename: Mohammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gharavi Fard
authors.forename: Marjan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Joodi
authors.forename: Alireza
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sabzevari
authors.forename: Reza
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nazarzade
mesh_terms: D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D013906:Thoracoscopy / Q000379:methods*