Esophageal replacement

Abstract

It is well established that there is no better conduit than the native esophagus1 but there are some conditions in which the native esophagus cannot be preserved and needs to be replaced. The main indications for esophageal replacement in the pediatric population are long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) and severe esophageal strictures. There are several options for replacement depending on the organ (i.e., stomach, colon, jejunum) and the route used (i.e., subcutaneous, retrosternal, transhiatal).