Kimura extrathoracic esophageal elongation for the treatment of complex esophageal atresia: Primary versus secondary treatment when other strategies failed

• Prif Awduron: L. Gutierrez Gammino (Awdur), M.M. Boglione (Awdur), M. Rubio (Awdur), E.G. Paz (Awdur), S.C. Takeda (Awdur), P.D. D´Alessandro (Awdur), M.E. Barrenechea (Awdur)
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• Cyhoeddwyd: Elsevier, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction: The Kimura´s extrathoracic esophageal elongation (KEEE) procedure uses upper esophageal pouch traction to induce its growth, as an alternative to repair long gap esophageal atresia (LGEA). It can be used as a first option in the neonatal period (primary Kimura) or as a rescue procedure...