Scarpa MG, Codrich D, Duci M, Olenik D, Schleef J. Laparoscopic fundoplication after oesophageal atresia repair.
Afr J Paediatr Surg 2022;
19:149-152. [PMID:
35775515 PMCID:
PMC9290357 DOI:
10.4103/ajps.ajps_25_21]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare congenital malformation. A high incidence of GER unresponsive to medical management is noted with EA. Literature suggests that complications from GER can persist in adulthood. In paediatric age, laparoscopic treatment is a valid option even if recurrence rate is not negligible.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
To evaluate our experience with gastro-esophageal reflux (GER) treatment after esophageal atresia (EA) repair.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We retrospectively analysed 29 consecutive patients treated for EA at birth and studied for GER at our Institute in a period of 11 years.
RESULTS
24/29 (82,7%) cases had symptoms of reflux, 17/29 (58,6%) cases were treated with laparoscopic fundoplication (LF). Three infants were younger than 6 months and had apparent life threatening events (ALTE) condition as principal indication for surgery. No intra-operative complications occurred. 3/17 LF had open surgical conversion due to technical problems. 2/17 cases required a second operation. At the last follow-up: (1) 6/17 (35,3%) of patients healed after the last operation, (2) 8/17 (47,1%) have GER improvement (four still in medical treatment), (3) 2/17 (11,8%) have persistent GER, (4) 1/17 (5,9%) died for causes not related to antireflux surgery.
CONCLUSIONS
According to literature and to our retrospective analysis, LF for GER after EA repair is feasible, even if recurrence risk is not negligible. Infants less than 6 months old with associated conditions (malformations, gastrostomy/jejunostomy) seem to have a higher failure rate with a greater risk of conversion. Longer follow-up and multicenter experiences would guarantee an adequate surveillance for patients with EA.
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