Elongation of the upper pouch in esophageal atresia

R. Udassin, A. Neuman, O. Z. Lernau, P. Mogle, S. Nissan

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Abstract

A female newborn is presented with a Type I esophageal atresia without a tracheoesophageal fistula. The distance between the ends of the esophageal pouches measured about four vertebrae. She was successfully managed by a primary esophagoesophagostomy following elongation of the upper pouch with esophageal bougies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)955-957
Number of pages3
JournalIsrael Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume18
Issue number9
StatePublished - 1982
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering

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