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Treatment

Advanced Endoscopic Treatments

Advanced endoscopic approaches treat problems such as esophageal strictures, leaks, and perforations.

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Condition

Barrett's Esophagus

Barrett's esophagus is a precancerous condition that results from chronic inflammation.

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Treatment

BRAVO pH Test

The BRAVO pH test measures acidity in the esophagus and helps diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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Condition

Congenital High Airway Obstruction (CHAOS)

Congenital high airway obstruction (CHAOS) is a complete or nearly complete obstruction of the fetal airway.

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Treatment

Dilation

Dilation is a procedure that stretches the tissues in and around the esophagus to help children swallow normally.

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Condition

Esophageal Atresia

Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare birth defect in which a baby is born without part of the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach).

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Condition

Esophageal Injury and Trauma

Esophageal injury and trauma can lead to esophageal strictures and other problems.

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Treatment

Esophageal Manometry

Esophageal manometry is a procedure in which a small flexible tube is placed into the nose and passed into the esophagus.

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Condition

Esophageal Strictures

An esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.

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Treatment

Foker Process

The Foker process is an innovative procedure that is used to treat some forms of esophageal atresia.

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Treatment

Jejunal Interposition

Jejunal interposition replaces the missing section of a child's esophagus with a section of the jejunum.

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Condition

Tracheal Diverticulum

A tracheal diverticulum is a pouch in the trachea (windpipe).

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Condition

Tracheoesophageal Fistula

A tracheoesophageal fistula is when there is an abnormal connection between the esophagus and the trachea.

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Condition

Tracheomalacia

Tracheomalacia is the collapse of the airway when breathing.

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Condition

Vascular Ring

A vascular ring occurs when a child’s aorta — the body’s largest blood vessel — or its branches form abnormally.

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