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World J Gastrointest Surg. May 27, 2024; 16(5): 1474-1481
Published online May 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i5.1474
Primary repair of esophageal atresia Gross type C via thoracoscopic magnetic compression anastomosis: Is it the best option?
Sonia Pérez-Bertólez, Jorge Godoy-Lenz
Sonia Pérez-Bertólez, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sant Joan de Deu Hospital, University of Barcelona, Barcelona 08950, Spain
Jorge Godoy-Lenz, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Clínica Alemana of Santiago, Santiago 7650568, Chile
Author contributions: Pérez-Bertólez S and Godoy-Lenz J designed and performed the research, analyzed the data and revised the letter; Pérez-Bertólez S wrote the letter.
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Corresponding author: Sonia Pérez-Bertólez, MD, PhD, FEBPS, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sant Joan de Deu Hospital, University of Barcelona, Passeig de Sant Joan de Déu 2, Barcelona 08950, Spain. spbertolez@yahoo.es
Received: January 9, 2024
Revised: April 3, 2024
Accepted: April 25, 2024
Published online: May 27, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Esophageal magnetic compression anastomosis or magnamosis consists of a non-surgical esophageal anastomosis performed with the use of magnets positioned into upper and lower esophageal pouches. The magnetic force applies compression on interposed tissues, resulting in spontaneous progressive esophageal anastomosis. It is a promising treatment option for patients with complex esophageal atresia; but, at the present time, should not be the first therapeutic option in those cases where the surgeon can perform a primary anastomosis of the two ends of the esophagus with acceptable tension.