title: Modified Scharli technique for the very long gap esophageal atresia.
abstract: This modification of the Scharli technique which creates an isoperistaltic tube to overcome very long gap esophageal atresia involves retention of the short distal esophageal segment and creation of a neo-esophagus of tubularized gastric fundus of even calibre, similar to that of the upper esophageal segment. It has proved simple and effective in establishing esophageal continuity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand. Electronic address: spencer.beasley@cdhb.govt.nz.
authors.forename: Spencer W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Beasley
authors.forename: Adrian M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Skinner
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000601:surgery*; D004944:Esophagoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005748:Gastric Fundus / Q000601:surgery; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010528:Peristalsis; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D017792:Surgical Stapling; D014628:Vagotomy
keywords: Esophageal anastomosis; Esophageal atresia; Long gap; Operative technique; Scharli technique