Cinefluorographic studies in children with previous esophageal atresia repair
Fotter, R.; Höllwarth, M.
Rontgen-Blatter; Zeitschrift für Rontgen-Technik und Medizinisch-Wissenschaftliche Photographie 32(8): 416-419
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8592 PMID: 462095 Document Number: 153638
Seven children with previous esophageal Atresia repair underwent cinefluorographic studies of the swalling act. They all showed disordered motor function in the esophageal segment below the Anastomosis with segmental contractions and lack of primary Peristalsis. Nevertheless we found organized propulsive waves below the Anastomosis too, which leaded to an esophageal emptying also in the supine position.