Magnetic compression anastomosis as a nonsurgical treatment for esophageal atresia.

Background: We describe a unique technique to promote a nonsurgical esophageal anastomosis with magnets in children with esophageal atresia.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of magnetic lengthening of atretic esophageal ends to produce an anastomosis and to communicate our results after more than 2 years of follow-up.

Materials And Methods: Between September 2001 and March 2004, five children were selected for treatment.