Esophageal Replacement

This chapter focuses on esophageal replacement as a surgical option for pediatric patients with end-stage esophageal disease. While it is obvious that the patient ′s own esophagus is the best esophagus, persisting with attempts to retain a native esophagus with no function and at all costs are futile and usually detrimental to the overall well being of the child. In such cases, the esophagus should be abandoned, and the appropriate esophageal replacement ch osen for definitive reconstruction. We review the various types of conduits used for esophageal replacement and discuss the unique advantages and disadvantages that are relevant for clinical decision making.

Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - February 1, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Shaun M. Kunisaki, Arnold G. Coran Source Type: research