Kluth type I-2 variant of pure esophageal atresia – First case report and challenges in its management

Abstract

This is the first case report of the Kluth type I-2 variant of esophageal atresia. The peculiar anatomy of this variant does not suit (1) esophageal substitution via posterior mediastinal route, (2) esophageal lengthening for preserving native esophagus and (3) distal esophageal stump stoma for gastric feeds.

Keywords

• esophageal substitution
• gastric transposition
• gross type-a
• kluth variant
• pure esophageal atresia