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Reviews the ability of early neonatal diagnosis of CES associated with esophageal atresia by doing histological diagnosis
Discusses CES as a risk factor for anastomotic stricture and of refractory strictures associated with EA
Provides tips about diagnosis CES distal to the anastomotic site, which is an easily-missed condition during the initial esophagogram.
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Table of contents (12 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
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.
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Authors and Affiliations
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Consultant Pediatric Surgeon, Armed Forces Hospital, Southern Region, King Fahad Military Hospital, Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia
Ashraf Ibrahim
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Senior Consultant Pediatric and Neonatal Surgeon, Alhada Military Hospital, Vice President for D&Q, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Talal Al-Malki
About the authors
Talal A, Al Malki MD, FRCSC, DPS
Talal is a Professor and a practicing Pediatric and Neonatal Surgeon. He attained his training at Toronto and McMaster Universities in Canada, in addition to Great Ormond St. Children Hospital (University of London, UK). Professor Talal is the Founding Dean of the College of Medicine and the College of Pharmacy in Taif University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For the last six years he is serving as the Vice President for Development and Quality in the same University, where he is responsible for ALL quality control activities in the University. Professor Talal has an admirable publication record, as he published more than 75 research articles and three book chapters. He is well recognized for his well-articulated and visionary talks, presentations and weekly columns in issues related to Higher Education, Leadership and Quality.Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Congenital Esophageal Stenosis
Authors: Ashraf Ibrahim, Talal Al-Malki
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10782-6
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-10781-9Published: 29 April 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-10782-6Published: 15 April 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 147
Number of Illustrations: 16 b/w illustrations, 14 illustrations in colour
Topics: Pediatric Surgery, Gastroenterology