Barrett esophagus and esophagojejunal anastomotic stenosis as complications of esophagogastric disconnection in children with esophageal atresia

J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2013 Jul;57(1):93-5. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e3182929ec2.

Abstract

Total esophagogastric disconnection (TED) is an alternative surgical procedure in resistant gastroesophageal reflux disease. We report 2 severe, not yet described long-term complications of TED occurring in 4 children with a history of esophageal atresia. Three children presented with stenosis of the esophagojejunal anastomosis 5 months to 9 years after TED, requiring repeated dilations associated with mitomycin C application in one of them. Barrett esophagus was observed in 3 children 8 to 9 years after TED. Careful long-term clinical and endoscopic follow-up of children who underwent TED is required.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Barrett Esophagus / etiology*
  • Barrett Esophagus / physiopathology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Esophageal Atresia / surgery*
  • Esophageal Stenosis / etiology*
  • Esophageal Stenosis / physiopathology
  • Esophagogastric Junction / surgery*
  • France
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / physiopathology
  • Severity of Illness Index