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[Early complications with colon esophageal substitution for children via retrosternal]

Antonio Heliodoro Chávez-Aguilar1, Héctor Silva-Báez1, Yamid Brajin Sánchez-Rodríguez1

  • 1Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, Hospital de Pediatría Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Guadalajara, Jal., México.

Gaceta Medica De Mexico
|June 20, 2015
PubMed

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Esophageal replacement with colon in children is a viable option, but early complications like cervical fistula, pneumonia, and sepsis require attention.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Thoracic surgery

Context:

  • Esophageal replacement is a complex procedure in pediatric patients.
  • Colon interposition is a common technique for esophageal reconstruction.
  • Understanding early complications is crucial for patient management.

Purpose:

  • To detail the early complications following retrosternal colon esophageal replacement in children.
  • To analyze the types and frequencies of these complications.
  • To evaluate the safety and outcomes of this procedure.

Summary:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study reviewed 19 pediatric patients undergoing retrosternal colon esophageal replacement between 2005 and 2011.
  • Common indications included caustic ingestion and esophageal atresia.
  • The most frequent early complications were cervical fistula (15%), pneumonia (15%), and sepsis (15%).

Impact:

  • Colon interposition serves as a valuable alternative for esophageal reconstruction in pediatric cases.
  • Identifies key early complications to monitor and manage post-operatively.
  • Highlights the need for vigilance regarding infectious and surgical complications.
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