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Deguchi K, Kamiyama M, Masahata K, Nomura M, Watanabe M, Ueno T, Tazuke Y, Okuyama H. Balloon dilatation for congenital esophageal stenosis associated with esophageal atresia. Pediatr Surg Int 2024; 40:89. [PMID: 38517524 PMCID: PMC10959773 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-024-05652-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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PURPOSE Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) associated with esophageal atresia (EA) is rare, and no standard treatment has been established. We reviewed cases of EA-associated CES to assess the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes, especially the feasibility of endoscopic dilatation. METHODS We retrospectively examined patients with EA-associated CES. We also compared treatment outcomes of EA-associated CES with those of EA patients without CES who developed postoperative anastomotic stricture. RESULTS Among 44 patients with EA, ten had CES (23%). Postoperative complications were not significantly different between EA patients with CES and those without CES but with anastomotic stricture. All CES patients underwent balloon dilatation as initial treatment. Eight of nine patients (89%) were successfully treated by dilatation only, and one patient underwent surgical resection. The median number of balloon dilatations for CES was five (2-17), which was higher than that for anastomotic stricture in patients without CES (p = 0.012). Esophageal perforation occurred in five patients with CES (5/9, 56%) after dilatation, but all perforations were successfully managed conservatively with an uneventful post-dilatation course. CONCLUSIONS Twenty-three percent of patients with EA had CES. Although balloon dilatation for EA-associated CES required multiple treatments and carried a risk of perforation, balloon dilatation showed an 89% success rate and all perforations could be managed conservatively.
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- Koichi Deguchi
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita-shi, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita-shi, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita-shi, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita-shi, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita-shi, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita-shi, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita-shi, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita-shi, Osaka, Japan.
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Braungart S, Peters RT, Lansdale N, Wilkinson DJ. Congenital oesophageal stenosis in oesophageal atresia: underrecognised and often missed? Pediatr Surg Int 2022; 38:331-335. [PMID: 34741643 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-021-05036-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Congenital oesophageal stenosis (COS) is characterised by an intrinsic oesophageal narrowing that is present, but not necessarily symptomatic at birth. Small studies report an association of COS with oesophageal atresia (OA) in up to 14% of OA cases. Although OA is usually appreciated shortly after birth, the diagnosis of a concomitant COS is frequently delayed. This risk may be increased with the current movement away from routine postoperative upper gastrointestinal (GI) contrast study following OA repair. We performed a systematic review of the literature to assess the timing of diagnosis of COS in patients with COS and OA and how this impacted on patient outcomes. METHODS A systematic review in accordance with PRISMA guidelines was undertaken. Only patients with OA associated with COS were included. Delayed diagnosis was defined as presentation > 1 month of age. RESULTS 14 full-text studies with a total of 131 patients were included. Diagnosis of COS was delayed in 62/131 (47%) patients. These children presented with symptoms of dysphagia and aspiration at a median age of 13.5 months (IQR 7-30 months). In total, 18/131 patients were identified at the initial operation, due to difficulty passing a tube distally into the stomach. The data on timing of contrast studies were provided in 60/131 (46%) patients. A routine postoperative contrast study was performed in 39/60 (65%) of these, of which COS was identified immediately in 28/39 (72%). A diagnosis of COS could also be made on retrospective review of the early contrast study in a further 6/39 patients, giving an overall sensitivity of 87%. CONCLUSION The association of COS and OA may be underrecognised and diagnosis delayed if routine contrast study is not performed. Contrast studies, performed in the neonatal period are effective at detecting a concomitant COS (sensitivity > 87%). This review supports routine early contrast study after OA repair with specific consideration of the presence of COS.
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- Sarah Braungart
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M139WL, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M139WL, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M139WL, UK.,Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M139WL, UK.
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Gupta R, Singh A, Gupta AK. Kluth Type IIIb 9 Variant of Esophageal Atresia. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg 2020; 25:248-250. [PMID: 32939120 PMCID: PMC7478272 DOI: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_134_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 11/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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We, herein, present an extremely rare case of an esophageal atresia (EA) with distal tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) with additional perforated membrane at the lower one-third of fistula. A neonate presented with difficulty in breathing and excessive frothing from the mouth. Radiograph with red rubber catheter in situ (obstruction at 10 cm from the gum margins) suggested EA with distal TEF. During thoracotomy, after ligation of fistula, a 6 Fr infant feeding tube was introduced into the distal esophagus which revealed obstruction at the lower one-third. An esophagotomy was performed; a membrane with opening at the center was identified. Following its excision, the esophageal end became dusky necessitating esophagostomy and feeding gastrostomy. A high index of suspicion for membranous obstruction at the lower one-third of fistula should be kept in mind while dealing with EA with distal TEF.
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- Rahul Gupta
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Cho HH, Lee SM, You SK. Gastrointestinal Emergencies in Neonates: What We Should Know. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGY 2020; 81:770-793. [PMID: 36238170 PMCID: PMC9432200 DOI: 10.3348/jksr.2020.81.4.770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Hyun-Hae Cho
- Department of Radiology, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
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Brzački V, Mladenović B, Jeremić L, Živanović D, Govedarović N, Dimić D, Golubović M, Stoičkov V. Congenital esophageal stenosis: a rare malformation of the foregut. NAGOYA JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE 2019; 81:535-547. [PMID: 31849372 PMCID: PMC6892676 DOI: 10.18999/nagjms.81.4.535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) is a type of esophageal stenosis, and three histological subtypes (tracheobronchial remnants, fibromuscular thickening or fibromuscular stenosis, and membranous webbing or esophageal membrane) are described. Symptoms of CES usually appears with the introduction of the semisolid alimentation. Dysphagia is the most common symptom, but esophageal food impaction, respiratory distress or failure to thrive can be clinical manifestations of CES. Wide spectrum of differential diagnoses leads to delayed definitive diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Depends on hystological subtype of CES, some treatment procedures (dilation or segmental esophageal resection) are recommended, but individually approach is still important in terms of frequency and type of dilation procedures or type of the surgical treatment. Dysphagia can persist after the treatment and a long follow-up period is recommended. In 33% of patients with CES, a different malformations in the digestive system, but also in the other systems, are described.
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- Vesna Brzački
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinic, Clinical Center Niš, Niš, Serbia
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinic, Clinical Center Niš, Niš, Serbia
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- General Surgery Clinic, Clinical Center Niš, Niš, Serbia
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
- Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedic Clinic, Clinical Center Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
- Hematology and Clinical Immunology Clinic, Clinical Center Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
- Endocrinology Clinic, Clinical Center Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation Center, Clinical Center Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
- Institute for Treatment and Rehabilitation "Niška Banja," Niš, Serbia
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van Lennep M, Singendonk MMJ, Dall'Oglio L, Gottrand F, Krishnan U, Terheggen-Lagro SWJ, Omari TI, Benninga MA, van Wijk MP. Oesophageal atresia. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2019; 5:26. [PMID: 31000707 DOI: 10.1038/s41572-019-0077-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Oesophageal atresia (EA) is a congenital abnormality of the oesophagus that is caused by incomplete embryonic compartmentalization of the foregut. EA commonly occurs with a tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TEF). Associated birth defects or anomalies, such as VACTERL association, trisomy 18 or 21 and CHARGE syndrome, occur in the majority of patients born with EA. Although several studies have revealed signalling pathways and genes potentially involved in the development of EA, our understanding of the pathophysiology of EA lags behind the improvements in surgical and clinical care of patients born with this anomaly. EA is treated surgically to restore the oesophageal interruption and, if present, ligate and divide the TEF. Survival is now ~90% in those born with EA with severe associated anomalies and even higher in those born with EA alone. Despite these achievements, long-term gastrointestinal and respiratory complications and comorbidities in patients born with EA are common and lead to decreased quality of life. Oesophageal motility disorders are probably ubiquitous in patients after undergoing EA repair and often underlie these complications and comorbidities. The implementation of several new diagnostic and screening tools in clinical care, including high-resolution impedance manometry, pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance testing and disease-specific quality of life questionnaires now provide better insight into these problems and may contribute to better long-term outcomes in the future.
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- Marinde van Lennep
- Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Surgery Unit, Bambino Gesu Children's Hospital-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- CHU Lille, University Lille, National Reference Center for Congenital Malformation of the Esophagus, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition, Lille, France
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- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Discipline of Paediatrics, School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Pediatric Pulmonology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Center for Neuroscience, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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The Pediatric Esophagus. Dysphagia 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/174_2018_180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Suzuhigashi M, Kaji T, Noguchi H, Muto M, Goto M, Mukai M, Nakame K, Kawano T, Yamada W, Yamada K, Onishi S, Ieiri S. Current characteristics and management of congenital esophageal stenosis: 40 consecutive cases from a multicenter study in the Kyushu area of Japan. Pediatr Surg Int 2017; 33:1035-1040. [PMID: 28801834 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-017-4133-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) is rare, and the available clinical data are limited. We explored the current diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of CES. METHODS A questionnaire survey was performed using medical records at pediatric surgical centers in the Kyushu area. RESULTS Over 10 years, 40 patients (24 males) had CES. The incidence of associated anomalies was 52.5% (21/40), and that of esophageal atresia was 20.0% (8/40). The mean age at the diagnosis was 12.0 months (range, 1 day-8.8 years). Seven (17.5%) patients were diagnosed in the neonatal period. Ten (25.0%) developed CES due to tracheobronchial remnants, 27 (67.5%) due to fibromuscular stenosis (FMS) and 1 (2.5%) due to membranous stenosis + FMS. Thirty-six (90.0%) were treated by balloon dilatation (mean, 3 times; range, 1-20). Perforation at dilatation occurred in 7 (17.5%) patients, and all were diagnosed with FMS. Eighteen (45.0%) patients underwent radical operation (3 primary, 15 secondary to dilatation). CONCLUSIONS Our study clarified the characteristics and outcomes of CES, including neonatal diagnoses. CES occurred in 1 in every 33,000 births in the Kyushu area. Careful attention should be paid, even in cases of dilatation for FMS. CES requires long-term follow-up for symptom persistence after adequate and repeated treatment.
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- Masaya Suzuhigashi
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kagoshima City Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan.,Division of Gastrointestinal, Endocrine and Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Miyazaki Faculty of Medicine, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kagoshima City Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kagoshima City Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kagoshima City Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education Assembly, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8520, Japan.
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ESPGHAN-NASPGHAN Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Complications in Children With Esophageal Atresia-Tracheoesophageal Fistula. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2016; 63:550-570. [PMID: 27579697 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000001401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 210] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Esophageal atresia (EA) is one of the most common congenital digestive anomalies. With improvements in surgical techniques and intensive care treatments, the focus of care of these patients has shifted from mortality to morbidity and quality-of-life issues. These children face gastrointestinal (GI) problems not only in early childhood but also through adolescence and adulthood. There is, however, currently a lack of a systematic approach to the care of these patients. The GI working group of International Network on Esophageal Atresia comprises members from ESPGHAN/NASPGHAN and was charged with the task of developing uniform evidence-based guidelines for the management of GI complications in children with EA. METHODS Thirty-six clinical questions addressing the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of the common GI complications in patients with EA were formulated. Questions on the diagnosis, and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux, management of "cyanotic spells," etiology, investigation and management of dysphagia, feeding difficulties, anastomotic strictures, congenital esophageal stenosis in EA patients were addressed. The importance of excluding eosinophilic esophagitis and associated GI anomalies in symptomatic patients with EA is discussed as is the quality of life of these patients and the importance of a systematic transition of care to adulthood. A systematic literature search was performed from inception to March 2014 using Embase, MEDLINE, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Clinical Trials, and PsychInfo databases. The approach of the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation was applied to evaluate outcomes. During 2 consensus meetings, all recommendations were discussed and finalized. The group members voted on each recommendation, using the nominal voting technique. Expert opinion was used where no randomized controlled trials were available to support the recommendation.
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Dall’Oglio L, Caldaro T, Foschia F, Faraci S, Federici di Abriola G, Rea F, Romeo E, Torroni F, Angelino G, De Angelis P. Endoscopic management of esophageal stenosis in children: New and traditional treatments. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2016; 8:212-219. [PMID: 26962403 PMCID: PMC4766254 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v8.i4.212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2015] [Revised: 10/14/2015] [Accepted: 12/18/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Post-esophageal atresia anastomotic strictures and post-corrosive esophagitis are the most frequent types of cicatricial esophageal stricture. Congenital esophageal stenosis has been reported to be a rare but typical disease in children; other pediatric conditions are peptic, eosinophilic esophagitis and dystrophic recessive epidermolysis bullosa strictures. The conservative treatment of esophageal stenosis and strictures (ES) rather than surgery is a well-known strategy for children. Before planning esophageal dilation, the esophageal morphology should be assessed in detail for its length, aspect, number and level, and different conservative strategies should be chosen accordingly. Endoscopic dilators and techniques that involve different adjuvant treatment strategies have been reported and depend on the stricture’s etiology, the availability of different tools and the operator’s experience and preferences. Balloon and semirigid dilators are the most frequently used tools. No high-quality studies have reported on the differences in the efficacies and rates of complications associated with these two types of dilators. There is no consensus in the literature regarding the frequency of dilations or the diameter that should be achieved. The use of adjuvant treatments has been reported in cases of recalcitrant stenosis or strictures with evidence of dysphagic symptoms. Corticosteroids (either systemically or locally injected), the local application of mitomycin C, diathermy and laser ES sectioning have been reported. Some authors have suggested that stenting can reduce both the number of dilations and the treatment length. In many cases, this strategy is effective when either metallic or plastic stents are utilized. Treatment complications, such esophageal perforations, can be conservatively managed, considering surgery only in cases with severe pleural cavity involvement. In cases of stricture relapse, even if such relapses occur following the execution of well-conducted conservative strategies, surgical stricture resection and anastomosis or esophageal substitution are the only remaining options.
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González Villarello M, Valencia Romero JA, Díaz Oyola M, López Acevedo H, Sosa López ADJ, Rodríguez Ruiz G, Bello Guerrero JA, Oña Ortiz FM, Mata Quintero CJ, Luna Aguilar FJ, Farell Rivas J, Pineda Oliva O, Cuevas Osorio VJ. Utilización de stent esofágico totalmente cubierto para el tratamiento de estenosis recidivante de anastomosis esofagocolónica en una paciente de 17 años de edad: reporte de un caso. ENDOSCOPIA 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.endomx.2015.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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McCann F, Michaud L, Aspirot A, Levesque D, Gottrand F, Faure C. Congenital esophageal stenosis associated with esophageal atresia. Dis Esophagus 2015; 28:211-5. [PMID: 24446921 DOI: 10.1111/dote.12176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) is a rare clinical condition but is frequently associated with esophageal atresia (EA). The aim of this study is to report the diagnosis, management, and outcome of CES associated with EA. Medical charts of CES-EA patients from Lille University Hospital, Sainte-Justine Hospital, and Montreal Children's Hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Seventeen patients (13 boys) were included. The incidence of CES in patients with EA was 3.6%. Fifteen patients had a type C EA, one had a type A EA, and one had an isolated tracheoesophageal fistula. Seven patients had associated additional malformations. The mean age at diagnosis was 11.6 months. All but two patients had non-specific symptoms such as regurgitations or dysphagia. One CES was diagnosed at the time of surgical repair of EA. In 12 patients, CES was suspected based on abnormal barium swallow. In the remaining four, the diagnostic was confirmed by esophagoscopy. Eleven patients were treated by dilation only (1-3 dilations/patient). Six patients underwent surgery (resection and anastomosis) because of failure of attempted dilations (1-7 dilations/patient). Esophageal perforation was encountered in three patients (18%). Three patients had histologically proven tracheobronchial remnants. CES associated with EA is frequent. A high index of suspicion for CES must remain in the presence of EA. Dilatation may be effective to treat some of them, but perforation is frequent. Surgery may be required, especially in CES secondary to ectopic tracheobronchial remnants.
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- F McCann
- Esophageal Atresia Clinic, Sainte-Justine University Health Centre, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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van Poll D, van der Zee DC. Thoracoscopic treatment of congenital esophageal stenosis in combination with H-type tracheoesophageal fistula. J Pediatr Surg 2012; 47:1611-3. [PMID: 22901927 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2012] [Revised: 04/26/2012] [Accepted: 05/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Congenital esophageal stenosis combined with H-type tracheoesophageal fistula is a rare clinical entity that is often not diagnosed until months or sometimes many years after birth. We present a case of a boy who presented both these entities and was treated by thoracoscopy.
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- Daan van Poll
- Department Pediatric Surgery KE.04.140.5, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85090, 3508 AB Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Benson JE. The Pediatric Esophagus. Dysphagia 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/174_2012_582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Romeo E, Foschia F, de Angelis P, Caldaro T, Federici di Abriola G, Gambitta R, Buoni S, Torroni F, Pardi V, Dall'oglio L. Endoscopic management of congenital esophageal stenosis. J Pediatr Surg 2011; 46:838-41. [PMID: 21616237 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2011.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2011] [Accepted: 02/11/2011] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) is a rare malformation. Endoscopic dilations represent a therapeutic option. This study retrospectively evaluated the efficacy and safety of a conservative treatment of CES. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients diagnosed with CES since 1980 by a barium study or endoscopy were reviewed. Endoscopic ultrasonography (Olympus UM-3R-20-MHz radial miniprobe, Olympus Corporation, Tokyo, Japan), available from 2001, allowed for the differential diagnosis of tracheobronchial remnants (TBR) and fibromuscular hypertrophy (FMH) CES. All children underwent conservative treatment by endoscopic dilations (hydrostatic and Savary). RESULTS Forty-seven patients (20 men) had CES. Fifteen were associated with esophageal atresia; and 8, with Down syndrome. Mean age at the diagnosis was 28.3 months (range, 1 day to 146 months). Symptoms were solid food refusal, regurgitation, vomiting, and dysphagia. Congenital esophageal stenosis was located in the distal esophagus. Endoscopic ultrasonography demonstrated TBR and FMH in 6 patients. One hundred forty-eight dilations in 47 patients were performed. The stenosis healed in 45 (95.7%). Complications were 5 (10.6%) esophageal perforations, hydrostatic (3/32, or 9.3%), and Savary (2/116, or 1.7%). At follow-up, 1 patient with FMH CES and 1 patient with TBR CES required operation for persistent dysphagia. CONCLUSIONS The conservative treatment yielded positive outcomes in CES. Endoscopic ultrasonography allows for a correct diagnosis of TBR/FMH CES. A surgical approach should be reserved for CES not responsive to dilations.
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- Erminia Romeo
- Digestive Surgery and Endoscopy Unit, 00165 Rome, Italy.
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Congenital esophageal stenosis associated with esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula: clinical and radiologic features. Pediatr Radiol 2010; 40:1353-9. [PMID: 20221592 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-010-1603-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2009] [Revised: 01/24/2010] [Accepted: 02/09/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) can be associated with esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF). Because there are a variety of degrees of obstruction and symptoms of CES, it is frequently difficult to make a pre- and post-operative diagnosis of the distal CES associated with EA/TEF. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical and radiologic features of congenital esophageal stenosis associated with esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed postoperative esophagograms and medical records of 187 children (107 boys, 80 girls) who had primary repair of EA/TEF from 1992 to 2009 at our institution. We evaluated the incidence of CES, clinical findings, radiologic features and management of CES in these children. RESULTS CES was diagnosed in 22 of 187 EA/TEF children (12%); one child had double CES lesions, for a total of 23 lesions. Ten of those 22 children (45%) had presented with significant symptoms of esophageal obstruction. The diagnosis of CES was delayed in 10 children (45%) until 1-10 years of age. On esophagogram, CES (n = 23) was located in the distal esophagus (n = 20, 87%) or mid-esophagus (n = 3, 13%). The degree of stenosis was severe (n = 6, 26%), moderate (n = 10, 43%), or mild (n = 7, 30%). Eight children, including two with unsuccessful esophageal balloon dilatation of CES, were treated surgically. Histologic examination revealed tracheobronchial remnant (n = 7) or fibromuscular hyperplasia (n = 1). One child with surgically treated CES developed achalasia at the age of 3 years 9 months. CONCLUSION Esophagography after EA/TEF repair should be performed with a high index of suspicion for the presence of distal CES, because the diagnosis and adequate management of CES can often be delayed.
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Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula with distal esophageal stenosis: preoperative diagnosis. J Pediatr Surg 2008; 43:941-2. [PMID: 18485973 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2008] [Accepted: 01/07/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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This is a presentation of a case of preoperative diagnosis of apparent esophageal atresia and an apparent distal and tracheoesophageal fistula from a peripheral hospital. After surgery, histopathologic findings showed the absence of cartilage and bronchial glands, suggesting the etiology as a fibromuscular stenosis.
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Saito T, Ise K, Kawahara Y, Yamashita M, Shimizu H, Suzuki H, Gotoh M. Congenital esophageal stenosis because of tracheobronchial remnant and treated by circular myectomy: a case report. J Pediatr Surg 2008; 43:583-5. [PMID: 18358309 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2007] [Revised: 11/10/2007] [Accepted: 11/12/2007] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) is a rare anomaly, and appropriate management is not well established. We performed myectomy of the esophageal wall in a child with critical esophageal stenosis caused by tracheobronchial remnant (TBR). An 18-month-old boy was admitted to our hospital having frequent vomiting and failure to thrive. Esophagography and esophagoscopy showed abrupt stenosis at the lower esophageal wall. Balloon dilatation was performed but was ineffective. Surgery was performed under a diagnosis of CES because of TBR. Cartilage was palpable in the stenotic esophageal wall, and extirpation of the muscular layer of the stenotic portion was performed, leaving the mucosal layer intact. The muscular layer was closed loosely using interrupted 5-0 absorbable sutures to match the oral and anal sides together. Postoperatively, the esophageal passage was improved to the point that the patient was able to take solid foods without vomiting. This successful outcome suggests that circular myectomy of the TBR is worth recommending as a surgical procedure for short segment and stenosis of patients with CES because of TBR.
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- Takahiro Saito
- First Department of Surgery, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima-Shi, Fukushima 960-1295, Japan
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Ibrahim AHM, Al Malki TA, Hamza AF, Bahnassy AF. Congenital esophageal stenosis associated with esophageal atresia: new concepts. Pediatr Surg Int 2007; 23:533-7. [PMID: 17437115 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-007-1927-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/16/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) is suspected by a fixed intrinsic narrowing of the esophagus that affects the normal swallowing mechanism. The diagnosis is only confirmed by histopathologic picture, which may show fibromuscular disease (FMD) or tracheobronchial remnants (TBR). The latter involves ciliated pseudo stratified columnar epithelium, seromucous glands or cartilage each alone or in combination. The aim of this study is to document the usefulness of histologic picture of surgical specimens obtained from the lower esophageal pouch (LEP) during primary repair in detecting cases of CES associated with esophageal atresia (EA) with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). Over an 8-year period, 57 consecutive cases operated upon for EA with or without TEF were subjected for histologic examination of surgical specimens obtained from the tip of the LEP. Cases that histologically showed FMD or TBR were included. The usefulness of this histologic picture as a diagnostic and therapeutic aid is assessed. Methods of treatment and outcome were also reviewed. Eight patients out of 57 (14%) had a histologic picture suggestive of CES, two with FMD, four with TBR without cartilage and two with cartilage. Out of 57 patients, 23 developed strictures, six of them had positive biopsies suggestive of CES. One patient with TBR without cartilage did not have stricture. Another case of pure atresia had LEP resection and gastric pull up showed cartilage involving the whole lower esophagus. Excluding the case of pure EA with gastric pull up, all patients suffered from feeding problems and recurrent aspiration. Fluoroscopic barium studies showed late onset minor dysmotility in five patients and late onset major dysmotility in two. All cases studied showed significant gastro-esophageal reflux (GER). Stricture was seen at the anastomotic site extending distally in the two fibromuscular cases and one case with cartilage, at the anastomotic site in three cases with TBR without cartilage. Anti reflux surgical procedures were performed in four patients without benefit in two patients with major dysmotility. Dilatation was successful in the three patients with TBR without cartilage. One patient with cartilage had resection of the anastomotic site and required frequent dilatations and is now doing well. A case of FMD did not improve after frequent dilatations and myotomy together with Nissen's fundoplication and required resection while the other case of FMD responded partially to dilatations. Cartilage in cases of CES requires surgical resection. Those with TBR without cartilage may not develop stricture. If stricture develops, it responds well to dilatation and patients have good clinical outcomes. Unlike isolated CES, GER is a significant feature in CES with EA. Anti reflux procedures should be avoided before definitive surgery for the stricture and if necessary a partial wrap with gastrostomy is recommended. CES should be considered in the etiology of anastomotic stricture. Taking a surgical specimen routinely from the tip of the LEP during primary esophageal repair for histologic studies is highly recommended.
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- Ashraf H M Ibrahim
- Armed Forces Hospital, Southern Region, King Faisal Military City, P. O. Box: 5062, Khamis Mushait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Prost F, Nedelcu C, Hélardot P, Montagne JP. Difficultés d'alimentation après une intervention pour atrésie de l'œsophage. Arch Pediatr 2007; 14:285-6. [PMID: 17067790 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2006.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2006] [Accepted: 09/18/2006] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- F Prost
- Service de radiologie pédiatrique, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, hôpital d'enfants Armand-Trousseau, 26, avenue du Docteur-Arnold-Netter, 75571 Paris cedex 12, France
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Ouanes I, Mekki M, Jouini R, Belghith M, Sahnoun L, Zakhama A, Maazoun K, Golli M, Krichène I, Nouri A. Sténose congénitale de l'œsophage par hétérotopie trachéobronchique : à propos de 2 cas et revue de littérature. Arch Pediatr 2006; 13:1043-6. [PMID: 16713210 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2006.03.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2005] [Accepted: 03/14/2006] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Congenital esophageal stenosis due to tracheobronchial remnants is a rare malformation whose diagnosis may be difficult. It is characterised by the abnormal presence of congenital tissue of tracheal origin in the esophageal wall, which is responsible for the narrowing of the esophagus. We report 2 cases whose treatment was surgical after failure of esophageal dilations. The presence of tracheal-bronchial tissue was confirmed by histological examination of the operative piece. Outcome was favourable and the final result was excellent. Recently, endoscopic ultrasonography has been proved useful in the diagnosis of congenital esophageal stenosis due to tracheobronchial remnants by showing the presence of cartilage, which explains the failure of dilation. The high rate of perforation in these cases is due to brutal fragmentation of the cartilaginous rings. Surgical resection of esophageal stenosis with the tracheobronchial tissue appears the only treatment susceptible to completely suppress the stenosis and its consequences.
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- I Ouanes
- Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU Fattouma-Bourguiba, 5000 Monastir, Tunisie
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Babu R, Hutton KAR, Spitz L. H-type tracheo-oesophageal fistula with congenital oesophageal stenosis. Pediatr Surg Int 2005; 21:386-7. [PMID: 15609054 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-004-1343-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2003] [Accepted: 10/15/2003] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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H-type tracheo-oesophageal fistula (H-TOF) and congenital oesophageal stenosis (COS) are both rare anomalies. Only six cases of H-TOF in association with COS have been described in the literature. Characteristically, diagnosis is delayed, often well beyond the neonatal period. We report a patient who was accurately diagnosed on day 12 of life, and outline several of the key clinical dilemmas encountered in managing a neonate with this combination of rare congenital anomalies.
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- R Babu
- Wessex Regional Centre for Paediatric Surgery, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK
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The radiological imaging plays a vital role in the evaluation of patients with congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract. The evaluation of these patients, most of which present early after birth, frequently requires the use of various imaging modalities for making the correct diagnosis and planning surgical correction. This article reviews the common congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract including obstructive lesions, anomalies of rotation and fixation, anorectal anomalies, and intestinal duplications. The plain radiograph is often diagnostic in neonates with complete gastric of upper intestinal obstruction and further radiologic evaluation may be unnecessary. An upper gastrointestinal series should be performed in all patients with incomplete intestinal obstruction. Sonography is useful in the evaluation of many congenital anomalies affecting pediatric gastrointestinal tract especially hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, enteric duplication cysts, midgut malrotation, meconium ileus and meconium peritonitis. Moreover, CT and MRI has assumed a greater importance as these provide excellent anatomic details which may be necessary for correct diagnosis as well as treatment planning. This is particularly true in evaluation of congenital anomalies such as esophageal/enteric duplications, vascular rings and anorectal anomalies. It is important to be familiar with the role nad usefulness of the various imaging modalities so that these can be used judiciously to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure while minimizing the patient discomfort.
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- Arun Kumar Gupta
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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The main role of the esophagus is to facilitate passage of food from the mouth to the stomach. A number of conditions can alter esophageal structure or function including congenital anomalies, trauma, infection, and neoplasm. This article reviews the anatomy, imaging evaluation, and common problems seen in the pediatric thoracic esophagus.
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- Lynn Ansley Fordham
- Pediatric Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 3325 Old Infirmary Building, CB# 7510, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7510, USA.
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Maeda K, Hisamatsu C, Hasegawa T, Tanaka H, Okita Y. Circular myectomy for the treatment of congenital esophageal stenosis owing to tracheobronchial remnant. J Pediatr Surg 2004; 39:1765-8. [PMID: 15616923 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2004.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The management of the congenital esophageal stenosis is not well established. The authors present an infant with critical esophageal stenosis owing to tracheobronchial remnant. This lesion was managed successfully by circular myectomy of the esophageal wall without resection. An 1-year-old girl was referred for recurrent vomiting and dysphagia. An esophagogram showed an abrupt stenosis, and endoscopic ultrasonography showed cartilaginous tracheobronchial remnants within the esophageal wall. The extirpation of muscular layer, which contained cartilage, was attempted. Circular muscular layer was resected in 1 cm width leaving mucosal layer intact. Muscular layer was closed horizontally with absorbable sutures. The patient is free from the symptoms and eats normally 1 year after surgery. In case of short segmental stenosis owing to tracheobronchial remnant, this may be the preferred approach.
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- Kosaku Maeda
- Division of Cardiovascular, Thoracic, and Pediatric Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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Amae S, Nio M, Kamiyama T, Ishii T, Yoshida S, Hayashi Y, Ohi R. Clinical characteristics and management of congenital esophageal stenosis: a report on 14 cases. J Pediatr Surg 2003; 38:565-70. [PMID: 12677567 DOI: 10.1053/jpsu.2003.50123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to review 14 patients with congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) from diagnostic and therapeutic points of view. METHODS From 1976 to 1999, 14 patients with CES were treated at the authors' hospital. In each diagnostic examination, an esophagogram, 24-hour pH monitoring, a manometric study, and an endoscopy were performed. The medical, radiologic, and operative reports of these patients were reviewed. RESULTS Esophagogram results showed an abrupt stenosis in 5 patients and a tapered stenosis in 9. After 24-hour pH monitoring and an endoscopy, we were able to rule out the possibility of gastroesophageal reflux with esophagitis in most of the patients. Of the 11 patients who initially underwent bougienage or balloon dilatation, 8 of them had recurrent stenosis. Eleven patients required surgical treatment, including the 8 who had recurrent stenosis after undergoing dilatation. Nine of the patients underwent a resection of the stenotic segment and esophago-esophagostomy. An antireflux procedure was performed on 2 patients. Another patient had an esophageal rupture, which required a jejunal interposition. A histopathologic study showed that tracheobronchial remnants were present in 6 patients, and fibromuscular thickening was found in 4 patients. CONCLUSIONS The efficacy of dilatation seems to be limited and may even result in severe complications such as an esophageal rupture. In this study, most patients ultimately required surgical treatment. Surgical repair for CES is the authors' preferred treatment, although initial dilatation may be effective for some patients.
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- Shintaro Amae
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The authors report the incidence, diagnosis, and treatment methods of congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) at their institution. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 123 patients with tracheoesophageal anomalies in a pediatric hospital between 1980 and 1999 was performed. Charts were reviewed for patient demographics, presence of true CES, associated congenital anomalies, method of diagnosis, methods of treatment, and histopathology. RESULTS Six of the 123 patients (4.9%) had true CES (one patient had 2 separate stenoses). Two patients had isolated CES, one patient had CES with isolated tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), one patient had CES with isolated esophageal atresia (EA), and 2 patients had CES with EA/TEF. Diagnoses were made with an upper gastrointestinal (GI) contrast study in 5 patients, and one patient had one of 2 stenoses diagnosed by prenatal ultrasound and the other diagnosed intraoperatively. Four of the 7 stenoses were treated with surgical resection, and the remainder was treated with esophageal dilatation. Histopathology from the 4 resected stenoses showed tracheobronchial remnants in 3 specimens and submucosal thickening in 1 specimen. CONCLUSIONS Although isolated CES is rare (2 of 123 = 1.6%), CES associated with other tracheoesophageal anomalies has a higher incidence (4 of 123 = 3.25%). Patients with this lesion should be treated first with dilatation. If ineffective, resection is required.
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- Sanjeev A Vasudevan
- Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Kawahara H, Imura K, Yagi M, Kubota A. Clinical characteristics of congenital esophageal stenosis distal to associated esophageal atresia. Surgery 2001; 129:29-38. [PMID: 11150031 DOI: 10.1067/msy.2001.109064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) has been reported to be a rare association in patients with esophageal atresia or tracheoesophageal fistula, or both (EA-TEF). This study investigates the clinical characteristics of this association with special reference to its treatment. METHODS A retrospective review of medical and radiographic records of 81 patients who underwent primary repair of EA-TEF was performed. An association of CES was diagnosed when they showed histologic evidence or persistent radiographic images of esophageal narrowing since the neonatal period. RESULTS Eleven of 81 EA-TEF patients (14%) were identified with CES. Their symptoms were difficulty in swallowing solid food, food impaction, emesis, stridor, repeated respiratory infection, and failure to thrive. Two patients had a recurrence of TEF. Three patients were diagnosed with CES in the neonatal period-2 at the time of primary repair of EA-TEF and 1 on the initial postoperative esophagram. The remaining 8 patients were diagnosed between the ages of 2 months and 3 years. Although esophageal dilatation was attempted in 9 patients, its effectiveness was temporary in all except 2 patients and esophageal laceration occurred in 4 patients. Surgical repair including myotomy and resection of the narrow segment was performed in 7 patients, in 6 of whom Nissen/Collis-Nissen fundoplication was added. A histologic examination was performed in 5 patients, revealing that their CES was due to fibro-muscular hypertrophy (2) or tracheobronchial remnants (3). The long-term outcome was satisfactory in all patients except one who showed wrap herniation. CONCLUSIONS The association between CES and EA-TEF is not rare. Esophageal dilatation was not universally effective and carried with it a considerable incidence of esophageal leakage. An antireflux operation concomitant with repair of CES may be useful to prevent postoperative gastroesophageal reflux in patients with a narrowing close to the esophagogastric junction.
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- H Kawahara
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Osaka Medical Center for Maternal and Child Health, Osaka, Japan
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Berrocal T, Torres I, Gutiérrez J, Prieto C, del Hoyo ML, Lamas M. Congenital anomalies of the upper gastrointestinal tract. Radiographics 1999; 19:855-72. [PMID: 10464795 DOI: 10.1148/radiographics.19.4.g99jl05855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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A wide spectrum of congenital anomalies may affect the upper gastrointestinal tract, including anomalies of the esophagus (e.g., atresia, fistulas, webs, duplications, vascular rings), stomach (e.g., congenital gastric outlet obstruction, duplications), and duodenum (e.g., atresia, annular pancreas, duplications, malrotation). The evaluation of affected patients can require multiple imaging modalities for diagnosis and surgical planning. Radiography is often diagnostic and specific and can usually provide important clues to help determine the optimal diagnostic procedure. Neonates with complete gastric or upper intestinal obstruction do not usually require further radiologic evaluation after radiography: Barium studies are usually contraindicated, and complementary procedures (e.g., ultrasound [US], computed tomography [CT]) are not usually helpful and may even delay surgery, resulting in death. Nevertheless, US has become important in the evaluation of the pediatric gastrointestinal tract and is being used in an increasing number of applications. CT and magnetic resonance imaging are unsuitable for general screening but provide superb anatomic detail and added diagnostic specificity. They are especially useful in demonstrating esophageal duplications and vascular rings as well as associated abnormalities. However, the decision to perform a given imaging examination should be considered carefully to avoid inconvenience or unnecessary radiation exposure to the patient or delays in surgical correction. Quality control programs should be in place to ensure safe, effective radiologic practice through use of up-to-date equipment and good imaging technique.
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- T Berrocal
- Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Infantil La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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