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Repair of long-gap esophageal atresia: gastric conduits may improve outcome
Pediatric Surgery International, 09/09/09

Hunter CJ et al. – Surgeon's expertise and patien's anatomy should be considered when selecting an appropriate operation for LEA. Although native esophagus is generally preferred, it is associated with a high rate of stricture. Although this study has a limited by numbers, authros found that patients with gastric conduits had lower complication rates and no conduit ischemia.

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Management of Symptomatic Esophageal Involvement With Lichen Planus
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 10/21/09 Relevance Score: 89%

Identification of the layered morphology of the esophageal wall by optical coherence tomography
World Journal of Gastroenterology, 10/06/09 Relevance Score: 89%

Dysfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter and dysmotility of the tubular esophagus in morbidly obese patients
Obesity Surgery, 11/04/09 Relevance Score: 88%

Epiphrenic Esophageal Diverticula: Spectrum of Symptoms and Consequences
Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 10/28/09 Relevance Score: 88%

Preoperative and Early Postoperative Quality of Life Predict Survival in Potentially Curable Patients with Esophageal Cancer
Annals of Surgical Oncology, 10/20/09 Relevance Score: 88%