Abstract
Esophageal atresia is the abnormal development of the esophagus that connects the mouth to the stomach. This birth defect results in the incomplete connection of the esophagus to the stomach causing an inability to swallow properly and breathing difficulties. Surgery is the only treatment for esophageal atresia. Patients undergone an esophageal reconstruction usually suffer from gastroesophageal reflex. A 5-year old boy with congenital esophageal atresia and Sciwitar syndrome visited Seoul National University Dental Hospital because generalized excessive loss of tooth structure. The patient had history of multiple operations for reconstruct esophagus. He had little food intake experience thought oral and had difficulty to swallowing. The patient was generalized severe erosive and decayed state. For patient, the dental procedure under general anesthesia was scheduled due to the multiple caries with erosion and poor cooperation. Under general anesthesia, pulpectomy and restoration as well as extraction was performed. Gastroesophageal reflex is potentially serious condition, with various extraesophageal adverse effects such as dental erosion. To prevent progression of dental caries, dietary counselling and oral hygiene instruction should be reinforced. Also, restorations to erosive teeth will maintain esthetics and function and preserve pulp vitality.
저자는 선천적 식도폐쇄로 인한 섭식장애를 가진 5세 환아에 대한 임상적 및 방사선학적 관찰을 통해 다음과 같은 지견을 얻었다. 1. 환아는 식도-기관 누공을 동반하는 선천성 식도폐쇄로 인해 위절제술 및 식도 문합술을 시행받았다. 2. 환아는 잦은 음식 섭취와 구토로 치아부식과 함께 다발성 치아우식증 소견을 보이고 있다. 3. 환아의 구강 위생 관리 및 우식 예방을 위해 정기적인 치과 내원과 가정에서 체계적인 관리가 필요하며, 식이와 관련된 재활 치료가 필요하다.
