Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	123390
DOI	10.3748/wjg.123390
Country	China

Category	Pediatrics
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Combined magnetic recanalization and laparoscopic antireflux surgery for complex esophageal comorbidities in an infant with congenital esophageal atresia
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Shi-Qi Liu, Si-Qi Li, Yin-Min Sun and Yu-Feng Li
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number National Natural Science Foundation of China 82170676 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 SGH24Z16
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
Key Words	Magnetic compression anastomosis; Congenital esophageal atresia; Anastomotic stricture; Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Laparoscopic antireflux surgery; Hiatal hernia
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.
Citation	Liu SQ, Li SQ, Sun YM, Li YF. Combined magnetic recanalization and laparoscopic antireflux surgery for complex esophageal comorbidities in an infant with congenital esophageal atresia. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.123390
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Received	2026-05-18 08:48
Peer-Review Started	2026-05-18 08:48
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-09-04 09:19
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