Botulinum Toxin Enhanced Foker Process for Long Gap Esophageal Atresia
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StayCurrentMD ·
Jul 16, 2024
The traction-induced esophageal growth (Foker) process for the treatment of long gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) relies on applying progressive tension to the esophagus to induce growth. Due to its anti-fibrotic and muscle-relaxing properties, we hypothesize that Botulinum Toxin A (BTX) can enhance traction-induced esophageal growth.