A Radiological Chronicle of the Presentation and Management of a Long Gap Oesophageal Atresia

Authors

  • Paul Charlesworth
  • Anies Mahomed

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v3i7.203

Keywords:

Long gap oesophageal atresia, delayed primary repair, infant.

Abstract

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.

Author Biography

Paul Charlesworth

Specialist Paediatric Surgical Registrar

Department of Paediatric Surgery

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Brighton, BN2 5BE

Published

2009-06-30

Issue

Section

Pediatric Radiology