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Dingemann C, Eaton S, Aksnes G, Bagolan P, Cross KM, De Coppi P, Fruithof J, Gamba P, Goldschmidt I, Gottrand F, Pirr S, Rasmussen L, Sfeir R, Slater G, Suominen J, Svensson JF, Thorup JM, Tytgat SHAJ, van der Zee DC, Wessel L, Widenmann-Grolig A, Wijnen R, Zetterquist W, Ure BM. ERNICA Consensus Conference on the Management of Patients with Long-Gap Esophageal Atresia: Perioperative, Surgical, and Long-Term Management. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2021; 31:214-225. [PMID: 32668485 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Evidence supporting best practice for long-gap esophageal atresia is limited. The European Reference Network for Rare Inherited Congenital Anomalies (ERNICA) organized a consensus conference on the management of patients with long-gap esophageal atresia based on expert opinion referring to the latest literature aiming to provide clear and uniform statements in this respect. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-four ERNICA representatives from nine European countries participated. The conference was prepared by item generation, item prioritization by online survey, formulation of a final list containing items on perioperative, surgical, and long-term management, and literature review. The 2-day conference was held in Berlin in November 2019. Anonymous voting was conducted via an internet-based system using a 1 to 9 scale. Consensus was defined as ≥75% of those voting scoring 6 to 9. RESULTS Ninety-seven items were generated. Complete consensus (100%) was achieved on 56 items (58%), e.g., avoidance of a cervical esophagostomy, promotion of sham feeding, details of delayed anastomosis, thoracoscopic pouch mobilization and placement of traction sutures as novel technique, replacement techniques, and follow-up. Consensus ≥75% was achieved on 90 items (93%), e.g., definition of long gap, routine pyloroplasty in gastric transposition, and avoidance of preoperative bougienage to enable delayed anastomosis. Nineteen items (20%), e.g., methods of gap measurement were discussed controversially (range 1-9). CONCLUSION This is the first consensus conference on the perioperative, surgical, and long-term management of patients with long-gap esophageal atresia. Substantial statements regarding esophageal reconstruction or replacement and follow-up were formulated which may contribute to improve patient care.
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Affiliation(s)
- Carmen Dingemann
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at UCLH, Developmental Biology and Cancer Programme, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Research Institute, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom
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- NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at UCLH, Developmental Biology and Cancer Programme, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom.,Department of Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom
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- Esophageal Atresia and Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula Support Federation and VOKS, Lichtenvoorde, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Reference Center for Rare Esophageal Diseases, CHU Lille, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergology and Neonatology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Reference Center for Rare Esophageal Diseases, CHU Lille, University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Esophageal Atresia and Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula Support Federation and TOFS, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatirc Surgery, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Esophageal Atresia and Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula Support Federation and KEKS, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Woman and Child Health, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Svensson E, Zvara P, Qvist N, Hagander L, Möller S, Rasmussen L, Schrøder HD, Hejbøl EK, Bjørn N, Petersen S, Larsen KC, Krhut J, Muensterer OJ, Ellebæk MB. The Effect of Botulinum Toxin Type A Injections on Stricture Formation, Leakage Rates, Esophageal Elongation, and Anastomotic Healing Following Primary Anastomosis in a Long- and Short-Gap Esophageal Atresia Model - A Protocol for a Randomized, Controlled, Blinded Trial in Pigs. Int J Surg Protoc 2021; 25:171-177. [PMID: 34435166 PMCID: PMC8362621 DOI: 10.29337/ijsp.156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Esophageal atresia (EA) is a congenital malformation affecting 1:3000-4500 newborns. Approximately 15% have a long-gap EA (LGEA), in which case a primary anastomosis is often impossible to achieve. To create continuity of the esophagus patients instead have to undergo lengthening procedures or organ interpositions; methods associated with high morbidity and poor functional outcomes. Esophageal injections of Botulinum Toxin Type A (BTX-A) could enable primary anastomosis and mitigate stricture formation through decreased tissue tension. METHODS AND ANALYSIS In this randomized controlled blinded animal trial, 24 pigs are divided into a long- or short-gap EA group (LGEA and SGEA, respectively) and randomized to receive BTX-A or isotonic saline injections. In the LGEA group, injections are given endoscopically in the esophageal musculature. After seven days, a 3 cm esophageal resection and primary anastomosis is performed. In the SGEA group, a 1 cm esophageal resection and primary anastomosis is performed, followed by intraoperative injections of BTX-A or isotonic saline. After 14 days, stricture formation, presence of leakage, and esophageal compliance is assessed using endoscopic and manometric techniques, and in vivo and ex vivo contrast radiography. Tissue elongation is evaluated in a stretch-tension test, and the esophagus is assessed histologically to evaluate anastomotic healing. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study complies with the ARRIVE guidelines for animal studies and has been approved by the Danish Animal Experimentation Council. Results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences. HIGHLIGHTS The optimal management of long-gap esophageal atresia remains controversialPrimary anastomosis could improve functional outcomes and reduce complicationsBotulinum Toxin Type A decreases tissue tension and could facilitate anastomosisReduced tension could further abate the risk for anastomotic stricture and leakageWe present a model to evaluate the method in long- and short-gap esophageal atresia.
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- Emma Svensson
- Pediatric surgery, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. Skane University Hospital Lund, 221 84 Lund, Sweden
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- Research Unit for Urology, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, J. B. Winsløws Vej 4, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Surgery, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, J. B. Winsløws Vej 4, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
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- Pediatric surgery, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. Skane University Hospital Lund, 221 84 Lund, Sweden
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- OPEN – Open Patient data Explorative Network, Odense University Hospital; Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, J. B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Surgery, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, J. B. Winsløws Vej 4, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Pathology, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 15, 5000 Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Pathology, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 15, 5000 Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Surgery, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, J. B. Winsløws Vej 4, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Surgery, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, J. B. Winsløws Vej 4, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Surgery, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, J. B. Winsløws Vej 4, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Surgical Studies, Medical Faculty, Ostrava University, Syllabova 19, 703 00, Ostrava, Czech Republic
- Department of Urology, University Hospital, 17.listopadu 1790, 708 52 Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Lindwurmstraße 4, 80337 Munich, Germany
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- Research Unit for Surgery, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, J. B. Winsløws Vej 4, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
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