Primary repair of esophageal atresia Gross type C via thoracoscopic magnetic compression anastomosis: Is it the best option?

Figure 6 Custom-made dynamic stent. A and B: A radio-opaque metal wire is coiled in a nasogastric tube according to stricture length, and is tailored to exceed the extent of the stricture by at least 2 cm to avoid displacement of the stent above or below the area of interest; C-E: The wire is covered with silicone until it reaches the desired thickness (6 mm in this case); F: A silk stitch is placed at the distal end of the probe for distal stent fixation; G, H: The dynamic stent is inserted in a way that is similar to a nasogastric tube, with the radio-opaque zone positioned in the stenotic area. It is secured with adhesive tape at the skin in two places (the probe near the nostril entrance and the silk stitch exiting through the gastrostomy).