The left-sided repair: An alternative approach for difficult esophageal atresia repair.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2021
Identifier
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.11.003
Abstract
Purpose: We describe a left-sided approach for long gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) repair in patients who have a large leftward upper pouch and no significant tracheomalacia, or as a salvage strategy after prior failed right-sided repairs.
Methods: Retrospective review of patients who underwent repair via traction induced growth (Foker procedure [FP]) from 2014 to 2019 was performed. Surgical technique and post-operative outcomes were evaluated.
Results: Of 47 LGEA patients, 18 (38%) were approached via the left side - 94% had a left aortic arch, and 22% had prior attempts at a right-sided anastomosis. More left-sided patients underwent minimally invasive repair (39% vs 7%, p = 0.007) and internal traction (50% vs 10%, p = 0.002) compared to right-sided patients. On multivariate analysis, internal traction was associated with a decreased length of paralysis (p
Conclusion: Left-sided FP can be considered for LGEA patients with a large leftward upper pouch or as a salvage pathway after a failed right chest approach, with similar outcomes to the right-sided approach.
Journal Title
Journal of pediatric surgery
Volume
56
Issue
5
First Page
938
Last Page
943
Keywords
Esophageal atresia; Foker procedure; Internal traction; Left-sided approach; Long gap esophageal atresia
Recommended Citation
Jo Svetanoff W, Zendejas B, Ngo P, et al. The left-sided repair: An alternative approach for difficult esophageal atresia repair. J Pediatr Surg. 2021;56(5):938-943. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.11.003
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