Abstract
In 10 children operated on during 1977-86 the esophagus was replaced by the right colon which was brought up into the neck retrosternally. In 6 of them esophageal atresia, and in 4 severe stricture of the esophagus after ingestion of caustic liquids were the indications for operation. There was no mortality; 2-9 years after colonic transplant the patients have normal physical and mental development.
| Original language | Hebrew |
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| Pages (from-to) | 138-141 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Harefuah |
| Volume | 117 |
| Issue number | 5-6 |
| State | Published - Sep 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |