A radiological chronicle of the presentation and management of a long gap oesophageal atresia.

نویسندگان

  • Paul Charlesworth
  • Anies Mahomed
چکیده

Long gap oesophageal atresia is a clinically and technically challenging condition to manage. Documentation of the gap between the upper and lower pouches is critical to deciding the timing and feasibility of a primary anastamosis. Integral to this process is the role of radiology. We present a case of long gap oesophageal atresia accompanied by chronological radiography demonstrating its' staged management and highlighting some common complications.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of radiology case reports

دوره 3 7  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2009