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ArticleWorld journal of pediatric surgery2026

Multidimensional long-term outcomes after pediatric esophageal replacement following caustic injuries: a comparative study of two techniques.

Michaël de Sousa Amaral, Esperance Houmenou, Natacha Nouwakpo, Nicoletta Bianchi, Natalie Divjak, Olivier Reinberg, Sabine Vasseur Maurer, Anthony de Buys Roessingh

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Michaël de Sousa AmaralDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, CURCP, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, VD, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4329-6743
Esperance HoumenouDepartment of Paediatric Surgery, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Littoral Department, Benin.
Natacha NouwakpoDepartment of Paediatrics, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Littoral Department, Benin.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8062-3116
Nicoletta BianchiDepartment of Endocrinology, Diabetology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, VD, Switzerland.
Natalie DivjakDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, CURCP, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, VD, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3674-3514
Olivier ReinbergDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, CURCP, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, VD, Switzerland.
Sabine Vasseur MaurerDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, CURCP, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, VD, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2174-4549
Anthony de Buys RoessinghDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, CURCP, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, VD, Switzerland.

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Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to compare multidimensional long-term outcomes between children who underwent colonic pedicled flap surgery versus gastric tube esophageal replacement in the mediastinum after caustic injuries. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in patients who were operated on during their childhood between 1989 and 2022. Patients completed a comprehensive assessment using Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Gastrointestinal Symptoms Scale (PedsQL GI), KIDSCREEN-52 for psychosocial dimensions, the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey, the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) scale and the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). Results: A total of 26 patients (aged 6-22 years with mean 14 years) were included. Among these, 17 had a colonic pedicled flap and 9 had a gastric tube. Mean operation-to-questionnaire interval was 8 years. No significant differences were observed between groups in PedsQL GI, SF-36 or 6MWT outcomes. Mean PedsQL GI scores indicated mild-to-moderate gastrointestinal symptoms, with lower score in trouble swallowing and heartburn and reflux. Significant psychosocial disparities emerged in KIDSCREEN-52 with higher scores in psychological well-being ( Conclusion: Both colonic and gastric esophageal replacements provide satisfactory long-term outcomes and quality of life after pediatric caustic injury. Although gastrointestinal and functional results were comparable, psychosocial quality of life domains showed differences. Persistent dietary adaptations underline the necessity for tailored, multidisciplinary and culturally sensitive follow-up.

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Colorectal SurgeryPediatricsPsychology, Child

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PMCPMC12878198

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