[Closed thorax esophagectomy in caustic stenosis of the esophagus]

Chir Pediatr. 1989;30(5):187-90.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The technique of oesophagectomy without thoracotomy using a stripper for oesophageal eversion has been applied to 6 cases of caustic stenosis of oesophagus in infants. This technic has been realized 6 to 18 months after the initial lesion in 5 cases, 13 years in a case. There is neither morbidity nor mortality. This procedure seems well adapted to pediatric indications of oesophagectomy.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Burns, Chemical / surgery*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Esophageal Stenosis / chemically induced
  • Esophageal Stenosis / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Methods