Guidance
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Foker technique for long gap oesophageal atresia.
Description
Oesophageal atresia is a congenital condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the oesophagus between the mouth and stomach at birth. The length of the atresia can vary from a few millimetres to a few centimetres.
The Foker technique involves encouraging the ends of the oesophagus to grow under traction over a number of days or weeks Once the ends of the oesophagus have come together, or are in close proximity, a primary anastomosis is performed
Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance.