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A safer way of suturing in Foker’s technique

Publication Type : Journal Article

Publisher : Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Source : Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2013 Aug;48(8):1819-21. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.03.052

Url : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S002234681300314X

Campus : Kochi

School : School of Medicine

Department : Paediatric Surgery

Year : 2013

Abstract : Background/Purpose Foker's technique allows esophageal lengthening facilitating end to end anastomosis in long gap esophageal atresia. The problem faced with this technique is that the traction sutures cut through the tissues leading to re-operations. Our aim was to find a technique of suturing that will prevent the sutures from cutting through the esophagus. Methods After dissection of the upper and lower esophageal pouches, purse string sutures were placed, two each on both pouches. Clips were applied at the ends of both the pouches. Sutures were brought out on the posterior chest wall and traction applied. This was tried in a total of three cases. Case 1 was a newborn with pure esophageal atresia, Case 2 was an eighteen month old child with cervical esophagostomy and gastrostomy, and Case 3 had esophageal atresia with distal fistula. Two cases were done thoracoscopically and the third one by thoracotomy. Results In all three cases sutures held and lengthening could be obtained. In the first case it took twelve days, in the second case six days, and in third case eight days for the ends to come together. Conclusion This modification of traction sutures is simple and reduces the risk of suture disruption. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.

Cite this Research Publication : Abraham MK, Sudarsanan B, Viswanath N, Puzhankara R, Palliwal AB, Naaz A, Nandakumar NK, Prabhakaran A, Prakash D., "A safer way of suturing in Foker’s technique," Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2013 Aug;48(8):1819-21. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.03.052

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