Intraluminal Bougienage-Based Elongation for Native-Preserving Salvage in Long-Gap Esophageal Atresia
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This article describes intraluminal bougienage as a salvage technique for achieving esophageal lengthening in infants with long-gap esophageal atresia who cannot undergo primary anastomosis. The approach offers an alternative when conventional lengthening strategies fail, prioritizing preservation of the native esophagus.
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- Native esophagus preservation is the primary goal in long-gap esophageal atresia management.
- Some LGEA infants remain unsuitable for anastomosis despite spontaneous growth or standard lengthening techniques.
- Intraluminal bougienage-based elongation offers a salvage option when conventional strategies fail.
- This technique provides an alternative to esophageal replacement procedures in select LGEA cases.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Intraluminal Bougienage-Based Elongation for Native-Preserving Salvage in Long-Gap Esophageal Atresia. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2026-04-22. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11864
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