BookAshraf Ibrahim, Talal Al-Malki.
Summary: This book is about the early diagnosis and management of cases of CES in children It starts by introducing the basic physiology of the esophagus and then goes on to discuss the different types of CES: tracheobronchial remnant, fibromuscular disease and membranous disease. The authors also introduce their pioneering diagnostic method using surgical specimens from the tips of the esophageal pouches during primary repair. The book also discusses the anatomical and structural changes in EA. The reader will become better informed about management and different diagnostic and treatment approaches for CES and will learn how to improve the rates of morbidity and mortality. Pediatric surgeons and upper GI tract clinicians will greatly benefit from this publication.
Contents:
Introduction and back ground
Histology of the atretic esophagus
Etilogy of motility disorders in EA and CES
The spectrum of CES
Diagnosis of CES
Treatment of CES
Anastomotic stricture after EA repair and role of CES
What to do if dilatations with adjuncts fail?
Experience with Balloon dilatation
Congenital membranous disease of the esophagus (MD)
Congenital esophageal stenosis in adults
Future directions for CES.