Abstract
Esophageal replacement in children is uncommon and is needed for various congenital anomalies (such as esophageal atresia and congenital short esophagus) and iatrogenic conditions (such as unyielding esophageal strictures due to caustic injuries, foreign body impaction, perforation, and trauma). There are currently four popular surgical techniques for esophageal replacement in children that include colon interposition, gastric tube, gastric transposition, and jejunal interposition. These are all major undertakings in young children and pose various challenges which are associated with each of these procedures. Colon interposition is the simplest and most popular procedure with minimal morbidity and less serious long-term complications. An esophageal replacement procedure involves a learning curve that includes identification and management of the postoperative complications that may sometimes be life threatening. These patients need to be followed up long term, in terms of growth and any complications related to the procedure.
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