Presentation
Esophageal atresia diagnosed on prenatal US. NG tube failed to pass immediately after birth. CXR after initial trip to theater.
Patient Data
Age: 4 days
Gender: Male
From the case:
Long gap esophageal atresia
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Upper pouch with Replogle tube. Right chest Foker sutures. Absence of gas in the abdomen - there was no tracheo-esophageal fistula.
Case Discussion
Esophageal atresia (with or without tracheo-esophageal fistula) may have a short or long-gap between the upper and lower pouches. There are several operative approaches for a long-gap esophageal atresia treatment. in this case, Foker sutures are used to stretch the two pouches to enable primary anastomosis.