[Reconstructive plastic surgery of the esophagus in children]

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Conditional Reprogramming of Pediatric Human Esophageal Epithelial Cells for Use in Tissue Engineering and Disease Investigation
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Conditional Reprogramming of Pediatric Human Esophageal Epithelial Cells for Use in Tissue Engineering and Disease Investigation

Published on: March 22, 2017

A P Ivanov, D D Kupatadze, E A Tsvetkov

    Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova
    |January 1, 1997
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study details reconstructive-plastic esophageal operations in 60 children, using intestinal transplants for congenital and acquired esophageal diseases. Angiosurgical and microsurgical techniques yielded positive outcomes in most pediatric esophagoplasty cases.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Innovation

    Context:

    • Congenital esophageal anomalies (e.g., esophageal atresia, short esophagus, Barrett's esophagus) and acquired conditions (e.g., postburn injuries) necessitate complex reconstructive procedures.
    • Esophageal reconstruction in pediatric patients presents unique surgical challenges requiring specialized techniques.

    Purpose:

    • To present the authors' experience and outcomes with reconstructive-plastic operations for esophageal substitution in pediatric patients.
    • To describe optimal methods for creating an artificial esophagus using intestinal segments.
    • To highlight the role of angiosurgical and microsurgical techniques in obtaining intestinal transplants for esophagoplasty.

    Summary:

    • Sixty pediatric patients underwent esophagoplasty for various congenital and acquired esophageal diseases.
    • The study details the surgical techniques, emphasizing angiosurgical and microsurgical approaches for intestinal transplant preparation.
    • Free autotransplantation of intestinal segments was employed for esophageal substitution, with positive results reported in the majority of cases.

    Impact:

    • Provides valuable insights into successful pediatric esophageal reconstruction techniques.
    • Demonstrates the efficacy of microsurgical and angiosurgical methods in pediatric reconstructive surgery.
    • Offers a foundation for improving surgical strategies and patient outcomes in pediatric esophageal atresia and other related conditions.

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