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KMID : 0605920050110020165
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Journal of Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons
2005 Volume.11 No. 2 p.165 ~ p.170
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Long Gap Esophageal Atresia Successfully Treated by Esphageal Lengthening Using External Traction Sutures
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Lee Doo-Sun
Namgung Hwan
Yoon Jung-Suk
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Abstract
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The repair of esophageal atresia with a long gap still continues to pose difficulties for the surgeon. There is general agreement that the child’s own esophagus is best, but it is also believed that a primary repair is not always possible. Foker JE et al. (1997) developed a technique of esophageal lengthening using external traction sutures. We experienced one case of esophageal atresia with a 4.5cm gap (4 vertebral spaces) which was repaired using the external traction suture technique.
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KEYWORD
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Atresia, Esophagus, Long-gap, Lengthening technique, Foker’s procedure
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