Total Esophageal Gastric Dissociation for the Failed Antireflux Procedure in a Child with Microgastria

Total Esophageal Gastric Dissociation for the Failed Antireflux Procedure in a Child with Microgastria

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Abstract Microgastria is a very rare anomaly characterized by a very custom congratulations banner small tubular stomach that presents with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease due to the small reservoir capacity of the stomach.We present a patient with microgastria-related reflux and a failed fundoplication who was treated with total esophageal gastric dissociation (TEGD) resulting in an excellent outcome.In our experience with this good long-term result, we would suggest that TEGD be added to the armamentarium of procedures that can grandpas best be used in the treatment of microgastria.