Main description:

This book is about the early diagnosis and management of cases of CES in children It starts by introducing the basic physiology of the esophagus and then goes on to discuss the different types of CES: tracheobronchial remnant, fibromuscular disease and membranous disease. The authors also introduce their pioneering diagnostic method using surgical specimens from the tips of the esophageal pouches during primary repair. The book also discusses the anatomical and structural changes in EA.

The reader will become better informed about management and different diagnostic and treatment approaches for CES and will learn how to improve the rates of morbidity and mortality. Pediatric surgeons and upper GI tract clinicians will greatly benefit from this publication.

Contents:

Introduction.- Basic notes about the esophagus.- Historical note about congenital esophageal stenosis.- Histology of the atretic esophagus.- Etiology of motility disorders in CES / EA.- Ultrastructural changes in EA.- The spectrum of CES.- Associated anomalies and CES.- Diagnosis of CES.- The esophagogram and differential diagnosis of CES.- Treatment of CES.- Esophageal dilatation and adjuncts to dilatation.- Gastrostomy .- The anti-reflux surgery.- Myotomy, myectomy and surgical resection.- Management of multiple lesions.- stricture after EA repair: etiology and role of CES.- The membranous type of CES.- CES in adults.- Conclusions and recommendations