Esophageal elongation by bougienage and delayed primary thoracoscopic anastomosis for pure esophageal atresia without tracheoesophageal fistula
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In brief
In brief
Retrospective study of 15 patients with pure esophageal atresia demonstrates that esophageal elongation by bougienage followed by delayed thoracoscopic anastomosis is safe and effective for long-gap defects. All patients achieved anastomosis without leakage, though stricture and reflux complications were common during follow-up.
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Purpose: We aim to share our experience of esophageal elongation by bougienage and delayed primary thoracoscopic anastomosis for pure esophageal atresia (EA) without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF).
Methods: Fifteen patients with pure EA treated with delayed primary thoracoscopic anastomosis combined with or without esophageal elongation by bougienage were retrospectively analyzed.
Results: Four patients were managed without bougienage, and their surgical repair was performed thoracoscopically after natural esophageal growth. Among the remaining 11 patients, the average tension-free distance before elongation was 5 (4.5-6) vertebral bodies, and the mean age at the start and end of the bougienage period was 123 (63-280) days and 173 (106-350) days, respectively, with an average duration of 50 (29-82) days. The average age at the definitive operation in this series was 184 (107-385) days, with a mean operative duration of 186 (95-300) min. Neither anastomotic leakage nor TEF occurred, and oral feeding was partially or completely established in 13 patients during hospitalization. Among all patients, one was lost to follow-up, and others were followed up with an average duration of 47.7 (9.8-97.1) months. All patients had different degrees of anastomosis stricture, and 8 patients had gastroesophageal reflux. Oral feeding was completely established in 12 patients; however, tube feeding was required in 2 patients.
Conclusions: The management of pure EA is complicated and inconclusive. Esophageal elongation by bougienage and delayed primary thoracoscopic anastomosis for long-gap pure EA without TEF is safe and effective.
DOI: 10.1007/s00383-022-05138-7