Esophageal diseases necessitate the use of replacements or scaffolds to repair the
esophagus. As porcine esophagus is structurally and biochemically similar to that of …

The incidences of esophageal diseases like atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula, esophagitis,
and even carcinoma rise rapidly worldwide. Traditional therapies such as surgery …

The esophagus, a muscular/mucosal tube connecting the mouth and pharynx to the
stomach, is critical for life (and good quality of life)(Figure 54.1). This seemingly simple …

Esophageal tissue engineering is a promising approach to create an esophageal substitute
and improve clinical results in esophageal surgery. The CIC's group has optimized a …

Intestinal diseases affect roughly 60–70 million people and annually cost over $100 billion
in direct medical expenses in the United States alone. Intestinal disorders directly and …

Long-gap esophageal defects, whether congenital or acquired, are very difficult to manage.
Any significant surgical peri-esophageal dissection that is performed to allow for potential …

CONCLUSIONS Because of the relative simplicity of the anatomy and physiology of the
oesophagus, the success of its regeneration could be a milestone in the attempt to generate …

There are several congenital and acquired lesions of the esophagus that affect children,
including diverticula and benign tumors. Caustic ingestion of strong acid or alkaline …

Esophageal replacement is required in several pediatric surgical conditions, like long-gap
esophageal atresia. Although several techniques have been described to bridge the gap, all …

Caustic ingestion of strong acid or alkaline substances is the most common cause of
esophageal injury in the pediatric population. This injury can result in significant long-term …