A two-stage operation is proposed for the relief of congenital atresia of the esophagus:
Stage 1. Cervical esophagostomy for drainage of the blind esophageal pouch.
Stage 2. A transthoracic operation for the externalization of the lower esophagus, i. e., dorsal esophagostomy for feeding purposes.
I wish to express my indebtedness to Dr. Richard Austin of the Pathological Department for anatomic material, and to Mr. Philip Goland for assistance in dissections.
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