Primary repair of esophageal atresia Gross type C via thoracoscopic magnetic compression anastomosis: A case report

Figure 1  Preoperative X-ray film using iohexol as the contrast agent.

Figure 2  Magnetic compression system.

Figure 3 Surgical procedure. A: Dissect the esophageal atresia (white arrow: Proximal pouch; yellow arrow: Distal esophagus; green arrow: Esophageal fistula; red arrow: Trachea); B: Perform purse strings (white arrow: Proximal esophagus; yellow arrow: Distal esophagus; blue arrow: Feeding tube); C: Advance the distal magnet (white arrow: Distal magnet); D: Achieve esophageal magnetic anastomosis (yellow arrow: Proximal pouch; red arrow: Distal esophagus).

Figure 4 Postoperative X-ray films. A: Plain film on the 1^st postoperative day; B: Film on the 15^th postoperative day (yellow arrow: The small leakage, contrast agent: iohexol); C: Film after the removal of the magnets (contrast agent: Iohexol).