Usefulness of Gastrojejunostomy Prior to Fundoplication in Severe Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Complicating Long-Gap Esophageal Atresia Repair: A Preliminary Study

Usefulness of Gastrojejunostomy Prior to Fundoplication in Severe Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Complicating Long-Gap Esophageal Atresia Repair: A Preliminary Study

Background: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), requiring surgical correction, and nutritional problems are reported after long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) repair and might jeopardize the postoperative course in some babies. We report an exploratory evaluation of the role of transgastric jeju...

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Main Authors: Francesca Destro, Luciano Maestri, Milena Meroni, Federico Rebosio, Giulia Del Re, Cecilia Mantegazza, Valeria Calcaterra, Gloria Pelizzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
esophageal atresia
malnutrition
growth
nutritional status
energy metabolism
feeding difficulty
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/1/55

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