Congenital Esophageal Stenosis

Ashraf H. M. Ibrahim MD (Ain Shams university, 2000), FRCSI (Ireland 1998), Diploma in pediatric surgery (Great Ormond St, London University, 1990) I worked as a senior registrar in pediatric surgery (1994-2000) in Aseer central hospital which is affiliated to the faculty of medicine, King Khalid University in Abha, Saudi Arabia. I was promoted to the position of a consultant pediatric and neonatal surgeon (2000-2004). Then a consultant of pediatric and neonatal surgeon (2004 till now) in Armed forces hospital southern region, Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia where I established the pediatric surgery department in 2004. During the period 2004-2006, I was involved in pediatric surgery teaching for under graduate students in the form of lectures, bed side teaching and as an examiner in the mid-term and final year exams. For this, I was awarded the position of an assistant professor (Hon) for the above mentioned college. I am a peer reviewer for the Annals of Pediatric Surgery Journal and I have 25 publications. I attended 47 conferences as a speaker. I am a member in the Royal college of Surgeons Of Ireland, Egyptian pediatric surgery association and Saudi association of pediatric Surgeons.

Introduction and back ground.- Histology of the atretic esophagus.- Etilogy of motility disorders in EA and CES.- The spectrum of CES.- Diagnosis of CES.- Treatment of CES.- Anastomotic stricture after EA repair and role of CES.-  What to do if dilatations with adjuncts fail?.- Experience with Balloon dilatation.- Congenital membranous disease of the esophagus (MD).- Congenital esophageal stenosis in adults.- Future directions for CES.

"This book covers stenotic disease of the pediatric esophagus, reviewing congenital stenosis as well as acquired stenosis following the repair of esophageal atresia. ... The audience is primarily trained pediatric surgeons, pediatric gastroenterologists, and high-level subspecialty trainees." (David C. Yu, Doody's Book Reviews, July 12, 2019)

“This book covers stenotic disease of the pediatric esophagus, reviewing congenital stenosis as well as acquired stenosis following the repair of esophageal atresia. … The audience is primarily trained pediatric surgeons, pediatric gastroenterologists, and high‐level subspecialty trainees.” (David C. Yu, Doody's Book Reviews, July 12, 2019)