Long-term follow-up after retrosternal ileocolic esophagoplasty in two cases of long-gap esophageal atresia: why it is still a valid option as a rescue strategy

• Main Authors: Matthieu Léonard (Author), Yannick Deswysen (Author), Isabelle Scheers (Author), Maximilien Thoma (Author), Catherine de Magnée (Author), Xavier Stephenne (Author), Dana Dumitriu (Author), Renaud Menten (Author), Raymond Reding (Author), Roberto Tambucci (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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IntroductionEsophageal replacement surgery in children is sometimes necessary for long-gap esophageal atresia. Ileocolic esophagoplasty in the retrosternal space can serve as a good alternative technique in case of hostile posterior mediastinum. We present two cases of successful ileocolic transposi...