Highlights
- •What is currently known about this topic?.
- •Magnetic compression anastomoses can be created for endoscopic primary repair of esophageal atresia (EA) with favorable outcomes.
- •What new information is contained in this article?.
- •An esophageal magnetic compression anastomosis device is used for salvage of primary repair in 2 surgically and medically complex EA patients. Two operative approaches are reported: totally endoscopic and a novel hybrid approach.
Abstract
Introduction
Operative Technique
Outcomes
Conclusion
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Abbreviations:
CXR (Chest x-ray), EA (Esophageal atresia), EMCA (Esophageal magnetic compression anastomosis), POD (Post-operative day)Purchase one-time access:
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