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Native esophagus is always the best, and all efforts should be made to preserve the native esophagus. In circumstances where the esophagus is not available, a suitable substitute is needed to perform the function of the esophagus. All the substitutes available have their advantages and disadvantages. The best substitute would be the one which allows close to normal swallowing with minimum reflux and reduced number of complications like strictures, leaks, and dilatation.
Stomach is an excellent alternative with its excellent blood supply. This chapter describes the operative technique of open gastric pull up in detail. The relevant stomach anatomy and routes of replacement have been briefly reviewed. The various tricks and tips to perform this procedure have been dealt with in detail. The advantages, disadvantages, complications, and the outcomes of the procedure have been addressed in detail.
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Pimpalwar, A. (2021). Gastric Pull Up: Open Approach. In: Pimpalwar, A. (eds) Esophageal Preservation and Replacement in Children. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77098-3_11
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