Innovative Strategies for Managing Esophageal Disorders in Children: Recent Findings and Clinical Applications
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 November 2024 | Viewed by 1285
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Esophageal disorders encompass a spectrum of conditions that affect the esophagus, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), achalasia, and Barrett's esophagus, as well as esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). GERD, achalasia, and Barrett's esophagus commonly manifest as heartburn or swallowing difficulties and pose an increased risk for esophageal cancer. Historically, EA and TEF have had high mortality rates, but advancements in neonatal management and surgical techniques have significantly improved survival rates; however, comorbidities associated with EA/TEF, such as life-threatening airway complications (e.g., tracheal malacia, tracheal agenesis, and bronchopulmonary foregut malformation), the management of long-gap EA, postoperative anastomotic leaks and strictures, recurrent TEF, gastroesophageal reflux, and congenital esophageal stenosis, continue to present challenges.
The aim of this Special Issue is to gather and share recent knowledge on the management of comorbidities associated with esophageal disorders.
Manuscripts addressing genetic alterations in animal models as well as types of esophageal disorders, e.g., tracheal comorbidities, long-gap EA, intractable postoperative strictures, and recurrent TEF using new devices or techniques, have been published. Endoscopic approaches for managing these challenging situations have also been reported.
We welcome manuscripts of various types, including reviews and original articles, that focus on new and innovative approaches or address rare but critical conditions associated with esophageal disorders. Contributions from basic science research are also encouraged. We eagerly anticipate receiving your submissions and sharing them with our readers.
Dr. Akiko Yokoi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- esophageal atresia
- tracheal fistula
- bronchopulmonary foregut malformation
- postoperative complications
- tracheal malacia
- congenital esophageal stenosis
- long-gap EA
- gastroesophageal reflux
- endoscopic approaches
- genetic alterations
