Lessons Learned From the First-In-Human Compassionate Use of Connect-EA ™ in Ten Patients With Esophageal Atresia
Delayed primary repair of esophageal atresia in patients with high-risk physiologic and anatomic comorbidities remains a daunting challenge with an increased risk for peri-operative morbidity and mortality via conventional repair. The Connect-EA device facilitates the endoscopic creation of a secure esophageal anastomosis. This follow-up study reports our long-term outcomes with the novel esophageal magnetic compression anastomosis (EMCA) Connect-EA device for EA repair, as well as lessons learned from the ten first-in-human cases.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: William G. Lee, Lauren L. Evans, Caressa S. Chen, Julie R. Fuchs, Irving J. Zamora, Matias Bruzoni, Michael R. Harrison, Oliver J. Muensterer Tags: Operative Technique Source Type: research
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