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Esophageal Replacement for Long-Gap Esophageal Atresia in a Resource-Limited Setting

Authors :
Saula PW
Kuremu RT
Source :
The Annals of African Surgery, Vol 12, Iss 2, Pp 104-108 (2015)
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
Surgical Society of Kenya, 2015.

Abstract

The management of esophageal atresia in a resource-limited environment is plagued with challenges that often lead to poor outcome. The diagnosis and management of babies with long-gap esophageal atresia adds a new dimension to these challenges. We report the success of esophageal replacement surgery for a baby with long-gap esophageal atresia in a resource-limited setting. One year after surgery, she was eating well and her weight gain was appropriate.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19999674 and 25230816
Volume :
12
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
The Annals of African Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4366ba776aa44c8945c602643d5689f
Document Type :
article