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Respiratory function after esophageal replacement in children.

Gabriele Gallo1, Elianne J L E Vrijlandt2, Hubertus G M Arets3

  • 1University Medical Center Groningen, Pediatric Surgery, Groningen, the Netherlands.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|April 3, 2017
PubMed
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Children undergoing esophageal replacement for long gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) often experience respiratory issues. Gastric pull-up (GPU) may lead to greater lung function impairment than jejunal interposition (JI).

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Esophageal atresia necessitates esophageal anastomosis.
  • Long gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) requires esophageal replacement strategies.
  • Gastric pull-up (GPU) and jejunal interposition (JI) are common esophageal replacement methods for LGEA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate long-term respiratory morbidity and lung function in children after esophageal replacement for LGEA.
  • To compare respiratory outcomes between GPU and JI procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent GPU or JI for LGEA between 1985-2007.
  • Data collected via semi-structured interviews and lung function testing (LFT).
Keywords:
Esophageal atresiaEsophageal replacementLong gapRespiratory function

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Main Results:

  • 15 patients (7 GPU, 8 JI) with median age 12 years were included.
  • 13/15 patients reported respiratory symptoms; 6/13 showed restriction and 6/13 obstruction on LFT.
  • GPU group showed more abnormal lung function (TLC/FEV1/FVC) and restriction compared to the JI group.

Conclusions:

  • Many children experience impaired lung function and respiratory symptoms after esophageal replacement for LGEA.
  • Gastric pull-up may be associated with greater lung volume reduction compared to jejunal interposition, potentially due to the intrathoracic stomach.
  • Lifelong respiratory follow-up is crucial for patients after esophageal replacement.