Aim There is still no consensus about the optimal surgical approach for esophageal
replacement in the case of long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) or extensive corrosive …

Background: Esophageal replacement (ER) surgery has been widely used in long-gap
esophageal atresia (LGEA) over the past few decades. The most commonly used surgical …

Purpose When restoration of the anatomical continuity in case of long gap esophageal
atresia (LGEA) is not feasible, esophageal replacement surgery becomes mandatory. The …

Esophageal replacement surgery is the treatment of choice in children with esophageal
atresia (EA) when a long defect does not allow restoration of esophageal continuity, or when …

Introduction Evidence supporting best practice for long-gap esophageal atresia is limited.
The European Reference Network for Rare Inherited Congenital Anomalies (ERNICA) …

Background Several surgical procedures have been described in the reconstruction of long-
gap esophageal atresia (LGEA). We reviewed the surgical methods used in children with …

Introduction Treatment of long-gap esophageal atresia (LEA) is a major challenge. Options
for reconstruction include native esophagus, or replacement with stomach, colon, or small …

INoEA is the International Network of Esophageal Atresia and consists of a broad spectrum
of pediatric specialties and patient societies. The working group on long-gap esophageal …

Purpose Management of newborns with long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) remains a
challenge for pediatric surgeons. Since spontaneous growth of the esophageal segments …

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Treatment of long gap esophageal atresia (EA) is still a major
challenge. Gastric transposition and colon interposition are the 2 most popular choices for …