ReviewJournal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Esophageal replacement in children: Challenges and long-term outcomes.
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- Endoscopic puncture and recanalization in a child with corrosive esophageal stenosis and atresia: case report and literature review.BMC pediatrics · 2026Review
- Outcomes of transhiatal colon bypass with or without esophagectomy for establishing continuity after corrosive esophageal burns in pediatric patients.Esophagus : official journal of the Japan Esophageal Society · 2025Article
- Long-gap esophageal atresia: is native esophagus preservation always possible?Frontiers in pediatrics · 2024Review
- Outcomes of pneumatic dilation in pediatric caustic esophageal strictures: a descriptive and analytic study from a developing country.Surgical endoscopy · 2023Article
- Caustic ingestion leads to pneumonectomy and right colonic interposition, a unique case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2023Article
- Delayed primary anastomosis for repair of long-gap esophageal atresia: technique revisited.Pediatric surgery international · 2022Article
- Corrosive upper gastrointestinal strictures in children: Difficulties and dilemmas.World journal of clinical pediatrics · 2021Review
- 14 Years' experience of esophageal replacement surgeries.Pediatric surgery international · 2020Article
- Giant Gastric Bezoar Complicating Congenital Esophageal Atresia Repaired by Gastric Interposition-A Case Report.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2017Article
- Evaluating the Impact of Elective Endotracheal Tube Replacement on Postoperative Outcomes in Esophageal Atresia: A STROBE-guided Study.Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric SurgeonsArticle
- Long-term Outcomes of Esophageal Replacement in Children: A Multicenter Study by the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons.Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
Replacement of a nonexistent or damaged esophagus continues to pose a significant challenge to pediatric surgeons. Various esophageal replacement grafts and techniques have not produced consistently good outcomes to emulate normal esophagus. Therefore, many techniques are still being practiced and recommended with no clear consensus. We present a concise literature review of the currently used techniques and with discussions on the advantages and anticipated morbidity. There are no randomized controlled pediatric studies to compare different types of esophageal replacements. Management and graft choice are based on geographical and personal predilections rather than on any discernible objective data. The biggest series with long-term outcome are reported for gastric transposition and colonic replacement. Comparison of different studies shows no significant difference in early (graft necrosis and anastomotic leaks) or late complications (strictures, poor feeding, gastro-esophageal reflux, tortuosity of the graft, and Barrett's esophagus). The biggest series seem to have lower complications than small series reflecting the decennials experience in their respective centers. Long-term follow-up is recommended following esophageal replacement for the development of late strictures, excessive tortuosity, and Barrett's changes within the graft. Once child overcomes initial morbidity and establishes oral feeding, long-term consequences and complications of pediatric esophageal replacement should be monitored and managed in adult life.
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