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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2026; 32(48): 123390
Published online Dec 28, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.123390
Published online Dec 28, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.123390
Combined magnetic recanalization and laparoscopic antireflux surgery for complex esophageal comorbidities in an infant with congenital esophageal atresia
Shi-Qi Liu, Medical College, Xijing University, Xi’an 710061, Shaanxi Province, China
Si-Qi Li, Yin-Min Sun, School of Clinical Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang 712000, Shaanxi Province, China
Yu-Feng Li, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guilin Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Guilin 541001, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
Author contributions: Liu SQ contributed to manuscript writing and editing, data collection, and data analysis; Li SQ and Sun YM guided the surgical procedure and revised the manuscript; Li YF contributed to conceptualization and supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 82170676; and the Key Project of Shaanxi Province's 14th Five-Year Education Science Planning for 2024: Research on the Training Model for Top-notch Innovative Talents in Higher Education Institutions of Shaanxi Province, No. SGH24Z16.
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Corresponding author: Yu-Feng Li, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guilin Maternal and Child Health Hospital, No. 26 Fengbei Road, Guilin 541001, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. lyf791001@sina.com
Received: May 18, 2026
Revised: July 11, 2026
Accepted: September 4, 2026
Published online: December 28, 2026
Processing time: 170 Days and 20.2 Hours
Revised: July 11, 2026
Accepted: September 4, 2026
Published online: December 28, 2026
Processing time: 170 Days and 20.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: We report a 7-month-old infant with congenital esophageal atresia who developed a refractory anastomotic stricture, hiatal hernia, and severe gastroesophageal reflux after primary repair. A single-stage combined procedure, consisting of endoscopic magnetic compression anastomosis followed by laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair and Nissen fundoplication, successfully restored esophageal patency and controlled reflux. At nearly 4 years of follow-up, the child exhibited normal growth and development. This integrated minimally invasive approach may offer a safe and effective alternative for complex esophageal comorbidities that fail conventional therapy, addressing multiple pathologies simultaneously while minimizing surgical trauma.