Initial Esophageal Anastomosis Diameter Predicts Treatment Outcomes in Esophageal Atresia Patients With a High Risk for Stricture Development

• Main Authors: Osama Baghdadi (Author), Susannah Clark (Author), Peter Ngo (Author), Jessica Yasuda (Author), Steven Staffa (Author), Benjamin Zendejas (Author), Thomas Hamilton (Author), Russell Jennings (Author), Michael Manfredi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background and Aims: Children with esophageal atresia (EA) who undergo surgical repair are at risk for anastomotic stricture, which may need multiple dilations or surgical resection if the stricture proves refractory to endoscopic therapy. To date, no studies have assessed the predictive value of an...