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Pediatric Esophageal Surgery

If your infant or child has frequent vomiting, a persistent cough, or difficulty eating, he or she may be living with acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In these conditions, stomach acid flows backward from the stomach into the esophagus. This causes pain and damages the esophageal lining.

The general and thoracic surgical experts at Children’s National Hospital have vast experience performing esophageal surgery for children.

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Esophageal Surgery at Children’s National

Esophageal Surgery: Procedures We Perform

Meet the Esophageal Surgery Providers

Katheryn's Story

Around Thanksgiving during her sophomore year of high school, Katheryn felt like throwing up after dinner. She began to throw up regularly, but frustratingly didn't know why. After seeing multiple doctors, Katheryn was finally diagnosed correctly. 

Departments that Offer Esophageal Surgery

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    Esophageal and Thoracic Surgery Program

    Learn more about our program that was developed to streamline the care of patients with diseases and disorders of the lungs, mediastinum and esophagus by using the latest diagnostic, surgical and medical techniques based on best-practice guidelines.

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